charter

US /ˈtʃɑːr.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈtʃɑːr.t̬ɚ/
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1.

特许状, 章程, 宪章

a written grant by the sovereign or legislative power of a country, by which a body such as a borough, company, or university is created or its rights and privileges defined

:
The city received its royal charter in 1205.
该市于1205年获得了皇家特许状
The company operates under a new corporate charter.
该公司在新公司章程下运营。
2.

包机, 包租

the hiring of an aircraft, boat, or bus for a special purpose

:
We arranged a private charter to the island.
我们安排了一架私人包机前往该岛。
The company offers yacht charters for luxury vacations.
该公司提供游艇包租服务,供豪华度假使用。
1.

特许, 批准

to grant a charter to (a city, company, college, etc.)

:
The king decided to charter the new university.
国王决定特许成立这所新大学。
The organization was chartered to promote human rights.
该组织被特许成立以促进人权。
2.

包租, 租用

to hire (an aircraft, boat, or bus) for private use

:
They decided to charter a yacht for their vacation.
他们决定包租一艘游艇度假。
We need to charter a bus for the school trip.
我们需要为学校旅行包租一辆巴士。