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Ransom
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výkupné
an amount of money demanded or paid for the release of a person who is in captivity
Příklady
The kidnappers demanded a large ransom for the safe return of the CEO's daughter.
Únosci požadovali velké výkupné za bezpečný návrat dcery generálního ředitele.
Negotiators worked tirelessly to lower the ransom amount requested by the hostage-takers.
Vyjednavači neúnavně pracovali na snížení výše výkupného požadovaného únosci.
02
the act of releasing someone from captivity, danger, or punishment
Příklady
The movie dramatizes the ransom of prisoners during war.
Their ransom came after long negotiations with the captors.
to ransom
01
to secure the release of someone or something by paying money, usually under threat
Příklady
They ransomed the kidnapped diplomat after several tense days.
The pirates ransomed the captured ship back to its owners.
