redeem
含义: To compensate for faults or bad aspects of something; to fulfil a promise or pledge; or to exchange a voucher or token for goods, money, or services.
Redeem has several distinct but related senses. In everyday usage, 'redeeming feature' describes a positive quality that partly offsets negatives. In finance, to 'redeem a bond' means to cash it in. In religion, redemption is salvation from sin. Common collocations include 'redeeming feature,' 'redeem a voucher,' 'redeem oneself,' and 'beyond redemption.' The phrase 'redeem oneself' implies restoring one's reputation after a failure.
例句
- The second half was considerably better, which went some way to redeem an otherwise dismal performance. 下半场的表现明显好得多,这在一定程度上挽回了原本惨淡的表现。La segunda parte fue considerablemente mejor, lo que contribuyó en cierto modo a redimir una actuación por lo demás lamentable.後半は格段に良くなり、それ以外は散々な出来だった試合をある程度挽回した。후반전이 상당히 나아져서, 그 외에는 참담했던 경기를 어느 정도 만회했다.
- He spent the remainder of his career trying to redeem his reputation after the scandal. 他在丑闻之后用余生的职业生涯努力挽回自己的声誉。Dedicó el resto de su carrera a intentar redimir su reputación tras el escándalo.スキャンダルの後、彼は残りのキャリアを自らの評判の回復に費やした。그는 스캔들 이후 남은 경력을 자신의 명예 회복에 쏟았다.
- Customers may redeem their loyalty points for discounts on future purchases. 顾客可将积分兑换为未来消费的折扣。Los clientes pueden canjear sus puntos de fidelidad por descuentos en futuras compras.顧客はポイントを今後の購入時の割引に交換することができる。고객은 적립 포인트를 향후 구매 시 할인으로 교환할 수 있다.
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语境: general, financial, journalism
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Latin redimere (to buy back, ransom), from red- (back) and emere (to buy, take). Entered English in the 15th century via Old French redimer.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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