hypothecate
US /haɪˈpɑːθəˌkeɪt/
UK /haɪˈpɒθəkeɪt/
动词
抵押, 担保
to pledge (property) as security or collateral for a debt without transferring possession or title
示例:
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The company decided to hypothecate its assets to secure the loan.
公司决定抵押其资产以获得贷款。
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He had to hypothecate his valuable collection to cover his debts.
他不得不抵押他珍贵的藏品来偿还债务。