trapped
- 01 B1 Intermediate
stuck in a place and unable to get out.
physically confined or caught in a space or device from which escape is impossible.
Simple“The hikers were trapped in the cave for three hours until help arrived.”
In context“Emergency crews worked for hours to reach the passengers who remained trapped inside the wreckage following the derailment.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
feeling like you cannot change a bad situation or job.
experiencing a sense of stagnation or despair due to an inability to alter one's circumstances.
Simple“He felt trapped in his office job and dreamed of starting his own business.”
In context“Many individuals in the study reported feeling trapped by their mounting debt, which led to significant psychological distress and a loss of agency.”
Usage trapped beneath · trapped inside · trapped under the rubble