Como Pronunciar "take hostage"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈhɑstɪdʒ
TAYK HAH-stij
tˈeɪk/ /hˈɒstɪdʒ
TAYK HOS-tij
Definição
To capture someone and keep them as a prisoner, usually to demand something in return for their release.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈteɪk/ /ˈhɑstɪdʒ
Inglês Britânico
tˈeɪk/ /hˈɒstɪdʒ
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
TAYK HAH-stij
UK
TAYK HOS-tij
Ouça em Contexto
The burglars took the family hostage during the robbery.
The terrorists threatened to take more people hostage.
The criminals tried to take hostage two bank employees.
They took the mayor hostage to demand money from the city.