to pledge
01
承诺, 发誓
to formally promise to do something
Transitive: to pledge to do sth
例子
The organization pledges to promote sustainability in all its operations.
该组织承诺在其所有业务中促进可持续性。
02
提议干杯, 举杯
to propose a toast to someone or something
Transitive: to pledge sb | to pledge sb on an event
例子
He pledged the newlyweds, wishing them a lifetime of love and happiness together.
他向新婚夫妇敬酒，祝愿他们一生相爱，幸福美满。
03
承诺, 保证
to make a binding agreement
Ditransitive: to pledge sb to sth
例子
The employees were pledged to confidentiality regarding the upcoming product launch.
员工们承诺对即将推出的产品发布保密。
04
抵押, 质押
to offer or give something as security or collateral in exchange for a loan or credit
Transitive: to pledge an asset or property
例子
He pledged his car in order to secure a loan for his business venture.
他抵押了他的汽车，以便为他的商业冒险获得贷款。
Pledge
01
a solemn or binding promise to act, give, or abstain from something
例子
The company renewed its pledge to reduce emissions.
02
a drink taken as a toast in someone's honor or for an occasion
例子
The officer proposed a pledge to the fallen soldiers.
03
a person provisionally accepted into a club or fraternity, pending full initiation
例子
The fraternity assigned mentors to every pledge.
04
property or valuables given as collateral for a debt or obligation
例子
The lender held the ring as a pledge until repayment.
