bonds
US /bɑːndz/
UK /bɒndz/
複數名詞
1.
束縛, 鐐銬
something used to tie or bind; a physical restraint
範例:
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The prisoner was held in strong bonds.
囚犯被強力束縛著。
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They broke free from their bonds.
他們掙脫了束縛。
2.
紐帶, 聯繫
a close connection joining people or groups
範例:
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The strong bonds of friendship kept them together.
牢固的友誼紐帶使他們團結在一起。
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Family bonds are very important to her.
家庭紐帶對她來說非常重要。
3.
債券, 公債
debt instruments issued by a government or company to raise capital, promising to pay interest over a period and to repay the principal at maturity
範例:
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Many investors buy government bonds for their stability.
許多投資者購買政府債券以求穩定。
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Corporate bonds offer higher returns but also higher risk.
公司債券提供更高的回報，但風險也更高。