Ransom
01
몸값
an amount of money demanded or paid for the release of a person who is in captivity
예시들
The pirates released the crew unharmed after receiving the agreed-upon ransom from the shipping company.
해적들은 선박 회사로부터 합의된 몸값을 받은 후 승무원들을 무사히 풀어주었다.
02
the act of releasing someone from captivity, danger, or punishment
예시들
The ransom of the village was a turning point in the story.
to ransom
01
to secure the release of someone or something by paying money, usually under threat
예시들
He ransomed his friend by paying the demanded sum.
