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underwrite

/ˈʌndərˌraɪt/ American
  • v. 承保, 担保
Definition
  • v. to agree to pay for or insure something, especially a financial risk
Example
The bank agreed to underwrite the risky new business loan.
银行同意为这笔风险较高的新业务贷款提供担保。