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hostage

UK //ˈhɒstɪdʒ//US //ˈhɑːstɪdʒ//

词源

源自古法语 'hostage',最初指作为担保的人或物,后演变为现代意义的人质。

noun

❶ 被扣押作为交换条件的人质,通常用于迫使对方满足某些要求或条件。

“The terrorists took three people as hostages.”

(恐怖分子劫持了三个人作为人质。)

“The hostages were released after negotiations.”

(经过谈判后,人质被释放了。)

同义词:captive, prisoner, pawn

常见短语

hold someone hostage — 扣押某人作为人质,通常是为了达到某种目的或要求。

“The rebels held the mayor hostage until their demands were met.”

(叛乱分子扣押市长作为人质,直到他们的要求得到满足。)

hostage situation — 指有人被扣押为人质的紧急情况,通常涉及警方或政府的干预。

“The police surrounded the building during the hostage situation.”

(警方在人质事件期间包围了建筑物。)