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单词 ransom
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ran.som
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n
something, esp. a large sum of money, demanded in exchange for someone or something which has been taken
赎金
They demanded a huge ransom for the return of the little girl whom they had kidnapped. [C]
他们要求一大笔赎金来交换被他们绑架的小女孩。
The kidnappers specified that the ransom money should be left at the bus station.
绑架者特别讲明赎金要放在公共汽车站。
The gang held the racehorse (esp. Br) to/(Am usually) for ransom (= took it and demanded money in exchange for it). [U]
劫持赛马的那帮人要求用赎金来交换。
(fig.) Some people regarded the miners'strike as the union holding the nation (esp. Br) to/(Am usually) for ransom (= put the nation in the position of having to agree to unreasonable demands). [U]
有人把矿工的罢工视作是工会要胁政府让步。

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