[] () money that sb agrees to pay if a person accused of a crime does not appear at their trial. When bail has been arranged, the accused person is allowed to go free until the trial 保释金；保释◆She was released on bail. 她获得保释。◆The judge granted bail. 法官准予保释。⨁to allow / deny / give / grant / refuse (sb) bail 允许／拒绝／给予／准予／不准保释（某人）