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indentured

UK //ɪnˈdɛntʃəd//US //ɪnˈdɛntʃərd//

词源

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。

adjective

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。)

同义词:contracted, bound, obligated

常见短语

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。)