underwrite
US /ˈʌn.dɚ.raɪt/
UK /ˌʌn.dərˈaɪt/
动词
1.
承保, 担保
to sign and accept liability under (an insurance policy), thus guaranteeing payment in case loss or damage occurs
示例:
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The company agreed to underwrite the new insurance policy.
该公司同意承保新的保险单。
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Many insurers are unwilling to underwrite policies for high-risk individuals.
许多保险公司不愿为高风险个人承保保单。
2.
资助, 承销
to support financially
示例:
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The government agreed to underwrite the project with a substantial grant.
政府同意以大笔拨款资助该项目。
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The bank will underwrite the bond issue.
银行将承销债券发行。