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pledge

/ˈpledʒ/ American
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  • n. 承诺, 誓言, 抵押品
  • v. 保证, 许诺, 抵押
Definition
  • n. a serious promise, or something given as security for a debt
  • v. to promise seriously to do something, or to give as security
Example
Every member must pledge to follow the club's rules.
每位会员都必须宣誓遵守俱乐部的规定。