vt.

1. 買回；贖回[（+from）]
   He redeemed his watch from pawn.

   他贖回了典當的表。

2. 挽回；恢復
3. 償還，還清
   He has redeemed his debts.

   他已償還了他的債務。

4. 贖救，解救[（+from）]
5. 履行（諾言等）
   He redeemed his promise at last.

   他終於履行了自己的諾言。

6. 補救，彌補
   They hope the acting will redeem the play.

   他們希望出色的表演能彌補戲本身的不足。

7. 改善；修復
8. 將（紙幣）兌換硬幣；將（股票等）兌取現金

v.

1. compensate for the faults or bad aspects of.
   ▸ (redeem oneself) make up for one's poor past performance or behaviour.
   ▸save from sin, error, or evil.
2. gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment.
   ▸Finance  repay (a stock, bond, etc.) at the maturity date.
   ▸exchange (a coupon) for goods or money.
   ▸clear (a debt).
3. fulfil (a pledge or promise).
4. archaic buy the freedom of.