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pledged

UK //plɛdʒd//US //plɛdʒd//

词源

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。

verb

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。)

同义词:promised, vowed, committed, swore, guaranteed

常见短语

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。)