pledge
US /pledʒ/
UK /pledʒ/

名词
1.
承诺, 保证
a solemn promise or undertaking
示例:
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He made a pledge to support his family.
他承诺支持他的家人。
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The charity received a large pledge from an anonymous donor.
该慈善机构收到了一位匿名捐赠者的大笔捐款承诺。
2.
抵押品, 质押
a thing that is given as security for the fulfillment of a contract or in return for a loan
示例:
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He put his watch up as a pledge for the loan.
他把手表作为贷款的抵押品。
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The ring was held as a pledge until the debt was paid.
戒指被作为抵押品,直到债务还清。
动词
1.
2.
抵押, 典当
deposit (an article) as security for a loan
示例:
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He had to pledge his car to get the necessary funds.
他不得不抵押他的车来获得必要的资金。
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Many valuable items were pledged at the pawn shop.
许多贵重物品在典当行被典当。
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