indemnify
US /ɪnˈdem.nə.faɪ/
UK /ɪnˈdem.nɪ.faɪ/
動詞
1.
賠償, 保障
to compensate someone for harm or loss
範例:
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The insurance company agreed to indemnify the policyholder for the damages.
保險公司同意賠償投保人的損失。
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The contract states that the contractor will indemnify the client against any losses.
合同規定承包商將賠償客戶的任何損失。
2.
保護, 使免於承擔責任
to protect someone from legal responsibility for their actions
範例:
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The company sought to indemnify its directors from personal liability.
公司試圖保護其董事免受個人責任。
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A clause in the agreement was designed to indemnify the landlord against tenant negligence.
協議中的一項條款旨在保護房東免受租戶疏忽的影響。