vt.

1. 买回；赎回[（+from）]
   He redeemed his watch from pawn.

   他赎回了典当的表。

2. 挽回；恢复
3. 偿还，还清
   He has redeemed his debts.

   他已偿还了他的债务。

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

   他终于履行了自己的诺言。

6. 补救，弥补
   They hope the acting will redeem the play.

   他们希望出色的表演能弥补戏本身的不足。

7. 改善；修复
8. 将（纸币）兑换硬币；将（股票等）兑取现金

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.