hold hostage

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词形变化

held hostage holding hostage holds hostage 三单 holds hostage holding hostage 现在分词 held hostage 过去式 held hostage 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To hold as hostage.

    To have possession or custody of (a person) as security for performance against a treaty, a pledge, or a demand, especially now an extra-legal demand.

  2. 2.

    To hold as hostage.

    To seek advantage in a situation by threatening the well-being or success of (a person or thing not directly involved in the situation).

  3. 3.

    To hold as hostage.

    To sabotage (a computer) with intent to blackmail the owner.

    计算机 工程 数学

    Before Frank could turn in his final exam, Jigsaw held his computer hostage.

  4. 4.

    To hold in custody or use for any advantage.