to nobble
01
to take someone forcibly to a secret location, usually with the intention of extracting money
例
The gang nobbled the businessman to demand a ransom.
The film 's plot revolves around a child being nobbled by criminals.
02
to render someone incapacitated, typically by using drugs or other substances
例
The thief tried to nobble the guard with a sedative.
The rival team tried to nobble the star player before the championship.
例
He nobbled a wallet when no one was looking.
彼は誰も見ていないときに財布をくすねた。
Someone nobbled his bike outside the café.
誰かがカフェの外で彼の自転車を盗んだ。
04
賄賂を贈る, 脅したり金を渡したりして説得する
to persuade someone to do what one wants by threatening them or giving them money
例
The corrupt official was accused of attempting to nobble the jury by offering them bribes.
汚職官僚は、陪審員に賄賂を提供することで彼らを買収しようとしたと非難された。
The gangster nobbled the witness to prevent them from testifying against him in court.
ギャングは、法廷で自分に対して証言するのを防ぐために証人を買収した。
