법정 출석을 보증하기 위해 일정 금액을 예치하고 피고인을 임시로 석방하는 제도나 그 금액.
The temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often conditional upon a sum of money (bail money) being lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.
예문:
"The judge set the bail at an unusually high amount, making release difficult for the defendant."
"He was released on bail pending his appeal hearing next month."
"The family struggled to raise the necessary funds to post bail for their relative."
배나 다른 용기에서 물을 퍼내다.
(Usually followed by 'out') To scoop water out of a boat or ship.
예문:
"We had to bail constantly after the storm damaged the hull of the small dinghy."
"If you don't bail out the rainwater soon, the boat will become too heavy to maneuver."
(비격식) 약속이나 의무를 포기하다; 갑자기 떠나다.
(Usually followed by 'out' or 'on') To abandon a commitment, obligation, or activity; to leave suddenly.
예문:
"He decided to bail on the meeting five minutes before it started because he felt unwell."
"When the party got too crowded and loud, we decided it was time to bail."
"Don't bail on me now; we agreed to finish this project together tonight."