hostage to fortune
名词 n.
英 /ˌhɒstɪd͡ʒ tə ˈfɔːt͡ʃuːn/
美 /ˌhɑstɪd͡ʒ tə ˈfoɹt͡ʃun/|/-t͡ʃən/
英文释义
名词 n.
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An action, promise, or remark that is considered unwise because it could be difficult to fulfil or could cause trouble later on.
— He was very cautious with his words and gave no hostages to fortune.
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A person or thing whose fate is seen as dependent on chance or luck.
— Once several good outfits are prepared, any one of which can attack a Japanese-held base or island and beat the life out of the garrison, all their islands will become hostages to fortune.
词形变化
词源
From hostage (“one who is compelled by something, especially something that poses a threat”) + to + fortune (“destiny”).
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