1.b> 1) i> , ; the kidnappers demanded a ransom of $50 000 from his family 50 000 ; they are refusing to pay ransom for her release i> ;
2) (i>) , , ;
3) ;
2.b> i>i>.i> ;
ransom money / ;
to hold smb. to ransomb> ) ; ) .i> / ; the management will not allow the strikers to hold them to ransom , ; a king's ransomb> , .