There was none of the drama and relief of a hostage release.

丝毫没有人质释放的戏剧性场面和放松。

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He must be treated as a hostage of high rank, not as a common prisoner.

他一定要作为一个高级人质而不是一般囚徒来对待。

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The government says the military offensive is also a hostage rescue operation.

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A group of small states on the coast of North Africa was seizing American ships and holding their crews hostage.

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