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pawn

/ˈpɔːn/ American
  • n. 抵押物, 被利用的人
  • v. 典当, 抵押
Definition
  • n. something given as security for a loan, or a person used by others for their own purposes
  • v. to leave something valuable with a shop as security for money borrowed
Example
He had to pawn his watch to pay for the repairs.
他不得不把手表典当了来支付维修费用。