ransom
UK/'rænsәm/US
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Definitions
n.
Money demanded or paid for the release of a captive or hostage.
赎金，赎身费
v.
To obtain the release of someone by paying a demanded sum; to hold someone for payment.
赎回，勒索赎金
Root Breakdown
Native Englishransomother
=ransom
Common Collocations
- 1.pay a ransom支付赎金
- 2.demand a ransom索要赎金
- 3.hold for ransom扣押勒索
- 4.ransom note勒索信
Example Sentences
- 1.
The kidnappers demanded a ransom of one million dollars for the hostage's release.
- 2.
The government refused to pay the ransom, fearing it would encourage future kidnappings.
- 3.
She was held for ransom for three weeks before being rescued.