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hostages

/ˈhɒstɪdʒɪz/ /ˈhɑːstɪdʒɪz/

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noun

Заложник

A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or similar agreement, such as to ensure the status of a vassal.

Examples :

"To ensure the king's son remained loyal to the new treaty, the neighboring kingdom demanded the prince and several noble children as hostages, guaranteeing his good behavior. "

Чтобы убедиться, что сын короля останется верен новому договору, соседнее королевство потребовало принца и нескольких знатных детей в качестве заложников, гарантируя его хорошее поведение.

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noun

Заложники

A person seized in order to compel another party to act (or refrain from acting) in a certain way, because of the threat of harm to the hostage.

Examples :

"The bank robbers demanded money and a getaway car in exchange for releasing the hostages. "

Грабители банка потребовали деньги и машину для побега в обмен на освобождение заложников.

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noun

Заложники

Something that constrains one's actions because it is at risk.

Examples :

"Having children felt like having hostages to fortune, because their well-being constantly constrained her career choices. "

Наличие детей казалось заложниками судьбы, потому что их благополучие постоянно ограничивало ее карьерный выбор.

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noun

Заложники

One who is compelled by something, especially something that poses a threat; one who is not free to choose their own course of action.

Examples :

"The bank robbers held the customers as hostages while they waited for the police to leave. "

Грабители банка держали клиентов в заложниках, пока ждали, когда полиция уедет.

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noun

Заложники

The condition of being held as security or to compel someone else to act or not act in a particular way.

Examples :

"The bank robbers held the customers as hostages to demand money from the police. "

Грабители банка взяли клиентов в заложники, чтобы потребовать деньги у полиции.

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