ransom
US /ˈræn.səm/
UK /ˈræn.səm/
名詞
贖金
a sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a prisoner
範例:
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The kidnappers demanded a large ransom for the safe return of the child.
綁匪要求巨額贖金以換取孩子的安全歸來。
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They refused to pay the ransom, hoping the police would find the captive.
他們拒絕支付贖金，希望警方能找到被俘者。
動詞
贖回, 解救
to obtain the release of (a prisoner) by paying a ransom
範例:
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They managed to ransom the captured soldiers after lengthy negotiations.
經過長時間的談判，他們設法贖回了被俘的士兵。
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The family worked tirelessly to raise money to ransom their loved one.
這家人不懈努力籌集資金，以贖回他們的親人。
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