covenant

US /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/
UK /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/
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契约, 盟约, 合同

an agreement

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The two parties signed a covenant to work together.
双方签署了一份合作契约。
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They entered into a solemn covenant.
他们订立了一项庄严的盟约。
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盟约, 圣约

(in biblical contexts) an agreement between God and his people, in which God makes promises to his people and, in return, expects faithfulness from them

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The Old Testament describes God's covenant with Abraham.
旧约描述了上帝与亚伯拉罕的盟约。
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The rainbow is a sign of God's covenant with Noah.
彩虹是上帝与挪亚盟约的标志。
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立约, 订立契约

agree by lease, deed, or other legal contract

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The landlord covenanted to maintain the property.
房东立约维护房产。
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The parties covenanted to abide by the terms.
各方立约遵守条款。
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the Ark of the Covenant