hostage-taker
UK/'hɒstɪdʒ-ˈteɪkə(r)/US
Definitions
n.
A person who seizes and holds hostages
劫持人质者
Root Breakdown
Native Englishhostageroot
+
takerroot
=hostage-taker
hostage + taker = one who takes hostages. A transparent compound; see hostage.
Common Collocations
- 1.armed hostage-taker武装劫持人质者
- 2.negotiate with the hostage-taker与劫持人质者谈判
Example Sentences
- 1.
Police negotiated with the hostage-taker for hours.
- 2.
The armed hostage-taker eventually surrendered.