hostage

名詞

1. 1

   人質

   The gunmen released two hostages after several hours of talks.

   經過數小時談判，槍手釋放了兩名人質。

2. 2

   籌碼、要脅的對象比喻

   Critics say the budget is being held hostage by a few senators.

   批評者說，預算被少數幾位參議員當成談判籌碼。

3. 3

   受制於、無法擺脫比喻

   The whole island economy remains hostage to oil prices.

   整座島的經濟仍然受制於油價。