hostages
US /ˈhɑːstɪdʒɪz/
UK /ˈhɒstɪdʒɪz/
複數名詞
人質
persons seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition
範例:
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The terrorists took several hostages during the siege.
恐怖分子在圍困期間劫持了幾名人質。
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Negotiations are underway to release the hostages safely.
正在進行談判以安全釋放人質。