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redemption
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Derivatives :
adj
redemptional
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Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary
- redemption
[rɪ'dεmpʃən]
[rɪ'dempʃən]
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1.
noun
买回;收回;赎回;兑换;赎救;解救;履行;补偿
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2.
noun
买回(或收回、赎回)的东西;可兑换的东西;可补救的事物
Collins English-English Dictionary
- redemption
[rɪ'dεmpʃən]
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n
the act or process of redeeming
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2.
n
the state of being redeemed
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3.
n
[Christianity]
deliverance from sin through the incarnation, sufferings, and death of Christ
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4.
n
atonement for guilt
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5.
n
conversion of paper money into bullion or specie
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6.
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removal of a financial obligation by paying off a note, bond, etc
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7.
n
(as modifier)
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redemption date
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n
[Etymology]
C14: via Old French from Latin redemptio a buying back; see redeem
Examples
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The pawnshop was overflowing with articles awaiting redemption.
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当铺摆满了各种待赎物件。
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equity of redemption
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