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insures

UK //ɪnˈʃʊəz//US //ɪnˈʃʊrz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'securus'(安全的),通过古法语 'ensurer' 进入英语,最初有'使安全'的含义。

verb

❶ 指通过购买保险来为某人或某物提供经济保障,在发生意外或损失时获得赔偿。

“The company insures all its employees against workplace accidents.”

(该公司为所有员工投保了工伤事故险。)

“She insures her jewelry for theft and damage.”

(她为自己的珠宝投保了盗窃和损坏险。)

❶ 确保某事会发生或某结果会出现,带有正式或法律意味。

“The contract insures timely delivery of the goods.”

(合同确保了货物的准时交付。)

“Proper planning insures the success of the project.”

(妥善的计划确保了项目的成功。)

同义词:guarantees, secures, protects, assures, safeguards

常见短语

insures against — 为防范某种特定风险而投保或采取措施,常用于保险和法律语境。

“This policy insures against fire and flood damage.”

(该保单承保火灾和水灾造成的损失。)