
好词典
源自中古英语 'endenture'(契约),来自古法语 'endenteure',原意为'锯齿状的契约',因契约文件常被撕成锯齿状以作验证。
❶ 指通过契约或合同约束的,通常用于描述历史上因债务或契约而被迫为他人工作的人。
“In the 17th century, many indentured servants worked in the American colonies.”
(17世纪时,许多契约仆役在美洲殖民地工作。)
“He was an indentured laborer bound to work for seven years to pay off his debt.”
(他是一名契约劳工,必须工作七年以偿还债务。)
indentured servant — 指历史上因契约或债务而被迫为雇主工作的人,通常有一定期限。
“Many indentured servants hoped to gain their freedom after completing their term.”
(许多契约仆役希望在完成期限后获得自由。)