pledged
US /plɛdʒd/
UK /plɛdʒd/
動詞
1.
承諾, 宣誓
committed (a person or organization) by a solemn promise
範例:
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The government has pledged to reduce carbon emissions.
政府已承諾減少碳排放。
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They pledged their loyalty to the new leader.
他們向新領導人宣誓效忠。
2.
抵押, 質押
offered (something) as security for payment of a debt or fulfillment of a promise
範例:
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He pledged his antique watch as collateral for the loan.
他將自己的古董錶抵押作為貸款的擔保。
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The company pledged its assets to secure the investment.
該公司將資產抵押以確保投資。
形容詞
承諾的, 宣誓的
bound by a solemn promise
範例:
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He felt pledged to uphold his family's honor.
他感到有義務維護家族榮譽。
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The organization is pledged to environmental protection.
該組織致力於環境保護。