挟持 meaning in English
1.(从两旁抓住) seize sb. on both sides by the arms
2.(强迫对方服从) hold sb. under duress; coerce sb. into submission
Examples
- ( reporter ) . . . apparently a hostage situation is unfolding
很显然是人质挟持情形 - Reporter ) . . . apparently a hostage situation is unfolding
很显然是人质挟持情形 - United states does not negotiate with hostage - takers
美国不和挟持人质者谈判 - Holding mayor gibson and his staff hostage
挟持吉布森市长及其随从作为人质， - Reporter . apparently a hostage situation is unfolding
很显然是人质挟持情形