take someone hostage

US /teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/
UK /teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/
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劫持人质, 绑架人质

to capture and hold someone as a prisoner in order to force another party to meet demands

:
The terrorists threatened to take someone hostage if their demands were not met.
恐怖分子威胁说,如果他们的要求得不到满足,他们将劫持人质
The kidnappers decided to take someone hostage to ensure their escape.
绑匪决定劫持人质以确保他们能够逃脱。