Level 5 · word 8,032 of 20,000

collateral

/kəˈlætərəl/ American
  • adj. 附带的, 伴随的
  • n. 担保品, 抵押品
Definition
  • adj. happening alongside or related but not directly connected
  • n. property promised as security for a loan
Example
The bank asked for collateral before approving the loan.
银行在批准贷款前要求提供抵押品。