| 释义 |
[/rɪˈdempʃn; rɪˋdɛmpʃən/] n [U] (fml 文) 用法:
1 redeeming or being redeemed 赎回; 补救; 偿清; 兑现:
the redemption of one's property, debts, shares, promises 财产的赎回、 债务的偿清、 股票的兑现、 诺言的履行. 用法:
2 (idm 习语) beyond/past re`demption (esp joc 尤作戏谑语) in such a poor state that there is no chance of improvement or recovery 无可救药; 不可挽回:
When the third goal was scored against us, we knew the match was past redemption. 对方一射进第三个球, 我们就知道这场比赛算是输定了. *
Joan's career with the firm is really beyond redemption. 琼在该公司的工作确实没有回旋余地了. |