hostages
US /ˈhɑːstɪdʒɪz/
UK /ˈhɒstɪdʒɪz/
複数名詞
人質
persons seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition
例:
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The terrorists took several hostages during the siege.
テロリストは包囲中に数人の人質を取った。
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Negotiations are underway to release the hostages safely.
人質を安全に解放するための交渉が進行中だ。