hostage-taking

🇬🇧 UK/'hɒstɪdʒ-'teɪkɪŋ/🇺🇸 US

Definitions

n.

The act of seizing and holding people as hostages.

劫持人质（的行为）

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

hostage-takingother

=hostage-taking

Common Collocations

1.prevent hostage-taking防止劫持人质
2.condemn hostage-taking谴责劫持人质

Example Sentences

1.
Hostage-taking is a serious crime that endangers lives.

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