collateral
co
lla
ˈlæ
te
ral
rəl
rēl
British pronunciation
/kəlˈætəɹə‍l/

“collateral”的英语定义和含义

collateral
01

附属的, 次要的

additional but less important, often connected to a main element
collateral definition and meaning
example
例子
While the primary objective of the project was to enhance customer satisfaction, there were collateral advantages, including increased brand loyalty.
虽然该项目的主要目标是提高客户满意度,但也有附带的好处,包括增加品牌忠诚度。
The implementation of the new software had collateral consequences, leading to temporary disruptions in the workflow.
新软件的实施产生了附带后果,导致工作流程暂时中断。
02

旁系的, 间接的

descended from a shared ancestor, but through a side branch rather than a direct lineage
example
例子
The family reunion included both direct and collateral descendants, all tracing back to the same great-grandparent.
家庭团聚包括直系和旁系后代,都追溯到同一个曾祖父母。
Her collateral relatives were distant cousins, with no immediate blood tie but a shared ancestral connection.
他的旁系亲属是远房表亲,没有直接的血缘关系,但有共同的祖先联系。
03

并行的, 平行的

situated alongside something
example
例子
The road runs collateral to the railway tracks, allowing for efficient transportation and connectivity.
这条路平行于铁路轨道,实现了高效的运输和连接。
Adjacent to the main building, there is a collateral structure that houses additional offices.
主楼旁边有一个附属结构,里面设有额外的办公室。
04

附加的, 辅助的

providing additional support or context
example
例子
The lawyer presented collateral evidence to strengthen the case.
律师提出了间接证据以加强案件。
Collateral research helped provide additional context for the study.
附带研究有助于为研究提供额外的背景。
Collateral
01

抵押品, 担保物

a loan guarantee that may be taken away if the loan is not repaid
example
例子
When securing a loan, the bank often requires borrowers to provide collateral, such as real estate or vehicles, to mitigate the risk of default.
在获得贷款时,银行通常要求借款人提供抵押品,如房地产或车辆,以减轻违约风险。
The pawnshop accepted the diamond necklace as collateral for the short-term loan.
当铺接受了钻石项链作为短期贷款的抵押品
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