take someone hostage
US /teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/
UK /teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/
短語
1.
劫持人質, 綁架人質
to capture and hold someone as a prisoner in order to force another party to meet demands
範例:
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The terrorists threatened to take someone hostage if their demands were not met.
恐怖分子威脅說，如果他們的要求得不到滿足，他們將劫持人質。
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The kidnappers decided to take someone hostage to ensure their escape.
綁匪決定劫持人質以確保他們能夠逃脫。
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