underwrite
US /ˈʌn.dɚ.raɪt/
UK /ˌʌn.dərˈaɪt/
動詞
1.
承保, 擔保
to sign and accept liability under (an insurance policy), thus guaranteeing payment in case loss or damage occurs
範例:
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The company agreed to underwrite the new insurance policy.
該公司同意承保新的保險單。
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Many insurers are unwilling to underwrite policies for high-risk individuals.
許多保險公司不願為高風險個人承保保單。
2.
資助, 承銷
to support financially
範例:
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The government agreed to underwrite the project with a substantial grant.
政府同意以大筆撥款資助該項目。
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The bank will underwrite the bond issue.
銀行將承銷債券發行。