Redemption

(n.)

1. redeeming or being redeemed

赎回；补救；偿清；兑现

e.g. 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

2. (idm.) beyond/past redemption

(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

e.g. 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是输定了。

e.g. Joan's career with the firm is really beyond redmption.

琼在该公司的工作确实没有回旋余地了。

引申：redemptive

(a.)

of redemption; serving to redeem

（用以）赎回的，补救的，偿还的

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