ransom
ran
ˈræn
рен
som
səm
сем
British pronunciation
/ɹˈænsəm/

Определение и значение слова «ransom» на английском языке

01

выкуп

an amount of money demanded or paid for the release of a person who is in captivity
example
Примеры
The kidnappers demanded a large ransom for the safe return of the CEO's daughter.
Похитители потребовали большой выкуп за безопасное возвращение дочери генерального директора.
02

the act of releasing someone from captivity, danger, or punishment

example
Примеры
The movie dramatizes the ransom of prisoners during war.
to ransom
01

to secure the release of someone or something by paying money, usually under threat

example
Примеры
They ransomed the kidnapped diplomat after several tense days.
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