The verb is being used transitively.

　　這個(gè)動(dòng)詞在此用作及物動(dòng)詞。

　　The verb is being used intransitively.

　　這個(gè)動(dòng)詞此處的用法是不及物的。

　　The hostages are being used as political pawns.

　　人質(zhì)正被用作政治卒子。