insurance
US /ɪnˈʃɝː.əns/
UK /ɪnˈʃɝː.əns/
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保险
an arrangement by which a company or the state undertakes to provide a guarantee of compensation for specified loss, damage, illness, or death in return for payment of a specified premium.
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I need to get car insurance before I can drive.
我开车前需要买汽车保险。
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Health insurance is essential for unexpected medical expenses.
医疗保险对于意外医疗费用至关重要。
2.
保险业
the business of providing insurance.
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The insurance industry is highly regulated.
保险业受到严格监管。
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Many companies offer various types of insurance.
许多公司提供各种类型的保险。