"take hostage" 怎么发音
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈhɑstɪdʒ
TAYK HAH-stij
tˈeɪk/ /hˈɒstɪdʒ
TAYK HOS-tij
释义
To capture someone and keep them as a prisoner, usually to demand something in return for their release.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈteɪk/ /ˈhɑstɪdʒ
英式英语
tˈeɪk/ /hˈɒstɪdʒ
简化发音
美式
TAYK HAH-stij
英式
TAYK HOS-tij
语境中听
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.