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redeemed

UK //rɪˈdiːmd//US //rɪˈdiːmd//

词源

源自中古英语 'redemen',借自古法语 'redimer',最终来自拉丁语 'redimere'(re- '重新' + emere '购买'),原意为'买回'。

verb

❶ 指通过某种行为或补偿使某人或某物从负面状态中恢复或得到救赎,常用于宗教、道德或商业语境。

“He redeemed himself by apologizing sincerely.”

(他通过真诚道歉弥补了自己的过错。)

“She redeemed her voucher for a free meal.”

(她用优惠券兑换了一顿免费餐。)

同义词:saved, recovered, compensated, restored, atoned

adjective

❶ 形容被救赎或恢复良好状态的人或事物,通常带有积极的含义。

“The redeemed prisoner started a new life.”

(改过自新的囚犯开始了新生活。)

“Her redeemed reputation allowed her to find work again.”

(恢复的名声让她重新找到了工作。)

同义词:restored, rehabilitated, reclaimed, reformed, saved

常见短语

redeemed coupon — 指已经兑换或使用过的优惠券,表明其价值已被兑现。

“The store does not accept redeemed coupons.”

(商店不接受已兑换的优惠券。)

redeemed sinner — 指通过悔改或宗教行为得到救赎的罪人,常用于基督教语境。

“The preacher spoke about the joy of being a redeemed sinner.”

(牧师讲述了作为被救赎的罪人的喜悦。)