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redeem

UK /rɪˈdiːm/US /rɪˈdiːm/

词源

源自拉丁语 'redimere',由 're-'(重新)和 'emere'(购买)组成,意为“买回”或“赎回”。

verb

❶ 通过补偿或履行承诺来弥补过失或错误,常用于指挽回声誉或改正错误的行为。

“He worked hard to redeem himself after the mistake.”

(他在犯错后努力工作以挽回自己的声誉。)

“She redeemed her promise by finishing the project on time.”

(她按时完成了项目,兑现了自己的承诺。)

❶ 用兑换券、积分或货币换取商品或服务,常见于购物或金融场景。

“You can redeem your points for a free coffee.”

(你可以用积分兑换一杯免费咖啡。)

“She redeemed her coupon at the supermarket.”

(她在超市使用了优惠券。)

同义词:compensate, recover, restore, fulfill

常见短语

redeem oneself — 通过行动或努力弥补之前的错误或失败,重新赢得信任或尊重。

“After the scandal, the politician tried to redeem himself by helping the community.”

(丑闻发生后,这位政治家试图通过帮助社区来挽回自己的形象。)

redeem a coupon — 使用优惠券或折扣券来获得商品或服务的减免。

“Don't forget to redeem your coupon before it expires.”

(别忘了在优惠券过期前使用它。)