
好词典

源自中古英语 surete,借自古法语 surété(安全性),最终源于拉丁语 securitas(安全),由 se-(无) + cura(忧虑)构成。
❶ 指在法律或财务协议中,为他人债务或义务提供担保的个人或机构,若债务人违约需承担连带责任。
“The bank required two sureties to guarantee the loan.”
(银行要求两名担保人为这笔贷款提供担保。)
“He acted as a surety for his brother's business loan.”
(他为他兄弟的商业贷款充当了担保人。)
❶ 作为担保的财产或抵押品,用于确保债务履行或法律义务的完成。
“They pledged their house as sureties for the debt.”
(他们将房屋抵押作为债务的担保。)
“The jewelry was held as sureties until the payment was made.”
(珠宝被扣押作为担保,直到付款完成。)
stand surety — 正式承诺为某人或某事提供担保,通常涉及法律或财务责任。
“She agreed to stand surety for her nephew's college tuition loan.”
(她同意为侄子的大学学费贷款提供担保。)
provide sureties — 按要求提交担保人或抵押品以满足法律或合同要求。
“The contractor must provide sureties worth 20% of the project value.”
(承包商必须提供相当于项目价值20%的担保。)