bail [ 'beiliŋ ]

• n.
  • (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial

    "the judge set bail at $10,000"

    同义词： bail bond bond

  • the legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody (usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial)

    "he is out on bail"

• v.
  • release after a security has been paid
  • deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
  • secure the release of (someone) by providing security
  • empty (a vessel) by bailing
  • remove (water) from a vessel with a container

以上来源于: WordNet