hostage

名词

1. 1

   人质

   The gunmen released two hostages after several hours of talks.

   经过数小时谈判，枪手释放了两名人质。

2. 2

   筹码、要胁的对象比喻

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

   批评者说，预算被少数几位参议员当成谈判筹码。

3. 3

   受制于、无法摆脱比喻

   The whole island economy remains hostage to oil prices.

   整座岛的经济仍然受制于油价。

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