to underwrite
01
资助, 担保
to financially support a project, activity, etc. and take responsibility for potential loss
Transitive: to underwrite a venture
例子
Investors are hesitant to underwrite new tech startups without seeing a prototype first.
投资者在没有先看到原型之前，不愿意承保新的科技初创公司。
If we underwrite this venture and it fails, our company could face significant financial loss.
如果我们承销这个项目并且失败了，我们的公司可能会面临重大的财务损失。
02
承保, 担保
to promise to cover potential financial loss through an insurance agreement
Transitive: to underwrite sth
例子
With the unpredictable weather patterns, many homeowners found it challenging to have their properties underwritten.
由于天气模式难以预测，许多房主发现很难为他们的财产承保。
Many travelers get their trips underwritten to safeguard against unexpected cancellations.
许多旅行者投保他们的旅行以防意外取消。
