ransom — a sum of money demanded or paid for the release of a captive
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sum of money demanded or paid for the release of a captive
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrænsəm/
Korean meaning: 몸값, 인질 석방을 위해 요구되거나 지불되는 돈
Korean pronunciation: 랜-섬 (강세: 랜)
Example Sentences
- The hacker demanded a Bitcoin ransom to unlock the company's files.
- My cat held my favorite sweater for ransom until I gave her treats.
- The pirates ransomed the merchant ship for a chest of gold.
ransom
NOUN//ˈrænsəm//
a sum of money demanded or paid for the release of a captive
Money demanded for prisoner's release
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A handsome man destroys wholesome lives for ransom
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Origin
고대 프랑스어 'rançon'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 라틴어 'redemptio'(되찾음, 구속)에서 파생되었습니다. 중세 시대 전쟁 포로나 귀족들을 석방시키기 위해 지불하던 돈을 가리키는 용어로 사용되었습니다.
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“The hacker demanded a Bitcoin ransom to unlock the company's files.”
“My cat held my favorite sweater for ransom until I gave her treats.”
“The pirates ransomed the merchant ship for a chest of gold.”
“She jokingly held her brother's video game for ransom until he did his chores.”
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