indemnify
US /ɪnˈdem.nə.faɪ/
UK /ɪnˈdem.nɪ.faɪ/
动词
1.
赔偿, 保障
to compensate someone for harm or loss
示例:
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The insurance company agreed to indemnify the policyholder for the damages.
保险公司同意赔偿投保人的损失。
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The contract states that the contractor will indemnify the client against any losses.
合同规定承包商将赔偿客户的任何损失。
2.
保护, 使免于承担责任
to protect someone from legal responsibility for their actions
示例:
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The company sought to indemnify its directors from personal liability.
公司试图保护其董事免受个人责任。
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A clause in the agreement was designed to indemnify the landlord against tenant negligence.
协议中的一项条款旨在保护房东免受租户疏忽的影响。