Definitions
v. To give someone responsibility for something or someone valuable.
委托；托付
Example
I entrusted my neighbour with the spare house key.
我把家里的备用钥匙托付给了邻居。
Parents entrust schools with their children's education and expect teachers to provide a safe learning environment.
家长把孩子的教育托付给学校，并期待教师提供安全的学习环境。
Collocations
- entrust someone with a task
- entrust something to someone
- entrust someone with responsibility
Word family
- trust (v.)
- trustworthy (adj.)
Usage tip
entrust人with物；entrust物to人。
FAQ
- What does entrust mean?
- To give someone responsibility for something or someone valuable.
- How is entrust pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈtrʌst/, US /ɪnˈtrʌst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
