n.赎金
vt.(为某人)交付赎金

原形：ransom第三人称单数：ransoms复数：ransoms过去式：ransomed过去分词：ransomed现在分词：ransoming

The kidnappers demanded a ransom of $2 million for the safe return of the hostage.
绑架者要求支付200万美元赎金以确保人质安全返回。
He refused to pay the ransom, fearing it would only encourage more kidnappings.
他拒绝支付赎金，担心这只会鼓励更多的绑架事件发生。
After days of negotiation, the family finally agreed to the ransom terms.
经过数日的谈判，这家人最终同意了赎金条件。
The company's IT system was held hostage by ransomware, demanding payment in Bitcoin.
该公司的IT系统被勒索软件劫持，要求用比特币支付赎金。
She felt as though her promotion came at a ransom, sacrificing her personal life for career success.
她觉得自己的晋升像是以牺牲个人生活为代价换来的。
The ancient pirate would demand a ransom from passing ships in exchange for safe passage.
古代海盗会向过往船只索取赎金以换取安全通行。
Paying the ransom doesn't guarantee that the cybercriminals will release your data.
支付赎金并不能保证网络罪犯会释放你的数据。
The insurance policy covered ransom payments in case of kidnappings while traveling abroad.
这份保险政策涵盖了在国外旅行时遭遇绑架所需的赎金支付。
They managed to recover the stolen artwork without having to pay the ransom.
他们设法找回了被盗的艺术品，没有支付任何赎金。
The novel revolves around a wealthy family's struggle to raise the ransom money for their abducted child.
这部小说围绕一个富裕家庭为营救被绑架的孩子而努力筹集赎金的故事展开。