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to take hostage
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to keep someone as a captive with the intention of making demands or taking advantage
例子
Authorities are trained to handle situations where individuals are held hostage to minimize harm and secure their release.
Terrorists stormed the embassy and threatened to take hostage the diplomats inside.
Negotiators worked to secure the release of the journalists held hostage in a war zone.
The escaped convict attempted to take hostage a family he encountered while fleeing from the authorities.
The criminals planned to take hostage the employees of the bank during the robbery.
