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 Englishhostageroot
+
takingroot
=hostage-taking
hostage + taking = the act of taking hostages. A transparent compound; see hostage.
Common Collocations
- 1.condemn hostage-taking谴责劫持人质
- 2.prevent hostage-taking防止劫持人质
Example Sentences
- 1.
The treaty condemns hostage-taking as a serious crime.
- 2.
Hostage-taking is prohibited under international law.