ransom /ˈrænsəm/ I. n.［u］1. 赎金：They have to pay a large ransom.他们不得不付一大笔赎金。2. 用于习语hold sb. for/to/at ransom将某人绑票：She was kidnapped and held for ransom.她被绑架并遭勒索赎金。II. vt.赎回：ransom a kidnapped diplomat赎回被绑架的外交官