单词 | redeem |
释义 | Word Frequency redeem(rɪˈdiːm) verb (transitive) 1. to recover possession or ownership of by payment of a price or service; regain 2. to convert (bonds, shares, etc) into cash 3. to pay off (a promissory note, loan, etc) 4. to recover (something pledged, mortgaged, or pawned) 5. to convert (paper money) into bullion or specie 6. to fulfil (a promise, pledge, etc) 7. to exchange (trading stamps, coupons, etc) for goods 8. to reinstate in someone's estimation or good opinion; restore to favour he redeemed himself by his altruistic action 9. to make amends for 10. to recover from captivity, esp by a money payment 11. Christianity (of Christ as Saviour) to free (humankind) from sin by his death on the Cross Derived forms redeemer (reˈdeemer) noun Word origin C15: from Old French redimer, from Latin redimere to buy back, from red- re- + emere to buy |
随便看 |
英语词典包含233703条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。