redeem
US /rɪˈdiːm/
UK /rɪˈdiːm/
動詞
1.
彌補, 挽回
compensate for the faults or bad aspects of (something)
範例:
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His efforts to help redeemed his earlier mistakes.
他幫助的努力彌補了他之前的錯誤。
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The only thing that could redeem the awful meal was the excellent dessert.
唯一能挽回這頓糟糕飯菜的是那份美味的甜點。
2.
贖回, 兌換
gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment
範例:
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He managed to redeem his watch from the pawn shop.
他設法從當鋪贖回了他的手錶。
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You can redeem your loyalty points for a discount.
你可以兌換你的積分以獲得折扣。
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