redeem
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/rɪˈdiːm/
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/rɪˈdiːm/
to make something or someone seem better
His kindness helps redeem his earlier mistakes.
他的善良有助於彌補他之前的錯誤。
to do something good to make up for a mistake
He worked hard to redeem himself after failing the test.
考試失敗後,他努力工作以彌補自己。
to save someone from evil
Many believe faith can redeem a person from sin.
許多人相信信仰可以將人從罪惡中拯救出來。
to pay back money you owe
You must redeem your debt by next month.
你必須在下個月前償還你的債務。
to exchange for money or goods
You can redeem this coupon for a free drink.
你可以用這張優惠券兌換一杯免費飲料。
to get back something you left as security
She went to redeem her jewelry from the pawn shop.
她去當鋪贖回她的珠寶。
to keep a promise
He always works to redeem his promises to others.
他總是努力兌現對別人的承諾。