Bail

(noun.) 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'.

(noun.) (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'; 'a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman'.

(verb.) remove (water) from a vessel with a container.

(verb.) empty (a vessel) by bailing.

(verb.) secure the release of (someone) by providing security.

(verb.) deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period.

(verb.) release after a security has been paid.

杰德手打

• My papa lived to bail Mr. Micawber several times, and then expired, regretted by a numerous circle. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 大卫·科波菲尔.
• Bail out that water and you can put your feet down. 欧内斯特·海明威. 永别了,武器.
• I shall require good bail,' said the magistrate. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• Good bail,' whispered Mr. Jinks. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• The news of my being free on bail drove Sir Percival, as I believe, to his last resources. 威尔基·柯林斯. 白衣女人.
• Bail you to any amount, and only charge half a crown. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• It had been so managed as to make a remand necessary in a town where I was a perfect stranger, and where I could not hope to get my liberty on bail. 威尔基·柯林斯. 白衣女人.
• Then I rowed and listened to the oarlocks and the dip and scrape of the bailing tin under the stern seat. 欧内斯特·海明威. 永别了,武器.

手打:鲁迪