pledge

🇬🇧 UK/pledʒ/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A solemn promise or commitment; something given as security for a debt

誓言,保证;抵押品

v.

To make a solemn promise; to deposit something as security

发誓,保证;抵押

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
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Common Collocations

  • 1.make a pledge作出承诺
  • 2.fulfill a pledge履行承诺
  • 3.pledge of allegiance效忠誓言
  • 4.sign a pledge签署承诺书

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The new president made a solemn pledge to fight corruption.

  • 2.

    She offered her jewelry as a pledge to secure the loan.

  • 3.

    The volunteers signed a pledge to protect the local environment.

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