hostages
US /ˈhɑːstɪdʒɪz/
UK /ˈhɒstɪdʒɪz/
复数名词
人质
persons seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition
示例:
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The terrorists took several hostages during the siege.
恐怖分子在围困期间劫持了几名人质。
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Negotiations are underway to release the hostages safely.
正在进行谈判以安全释放人质。