
好词典

源自中古英语 plege,最终来自古法语 plege(担保人),与拉丁语 pignus(质押)相关。
❶ 郑重承诺或保证做某事,通常带有正式或法律约束力,常用于捐款、婚姻或政治承诺等正式场合。
“He pledged to donate half of his wealth to charity.”
(他承诺将一半财富捐给慈善机构。)
“The couple pledged their love in front of family and friends.”
(这对新人在亲友面前许下爱的誓言。)
❶ 抵押或典当物品作为担保,常见于金融或法律语境中。
“He pledged his watch as collateral for the loan.”
(他用手表作为贷款抵押品。)
“The land was pledged to secure the business investment.”
(这块地被抵押以确保商业投资。)
pledged allegiance — 宣誓效忠,尤指对国家或组织的正式忠诚承诺,常见于入籍或就职仪式。
“The new citizens pledged allegiance to the flag.”
(新公民向国旗宣誓效忠。)
pledged asset — 被抵押的资产,指作为债务担保而暂时转移给债权人的财产或金融工具。
“His pledged assets were frozen until the debt was repaid.”
(他的抵押资产在债务还清前被冻结。)