0 someone who is taken as a prisoner by an enemy in order to force the other people involved to do what the enemy wants -- 人质
In the absence of decisive progress on the release of the hostages, they will then proceed immediately to the common implementation of sanctions.
We are delighted for all the hostages and their families.
We have throughout been pressing for the release of all hostages.
Despite what others may think, that military stance was the first and most successful step toward getting the hostages released.
I must say a word about two groups of hostages.
In recent days the plight of the hostages and refugees has understandably dominated the media.
We called on those holding hostages to release them immediately and unconditionally.
We follow up every lead in the search for news of our hostages.
