What does insurance mean?

An arrangement providing financial protection against specified risks. Something that protects against a possible future problem.

How is insurance pronounced?

UK /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/, US /ɪnˈʃʊrəns/.

/ɪnˈʃʊərəns/ · /ɪnˈʃʊrəns/

CEFR level B1Topic EconomyWord #2530 in the learning path

保险

n. An arrangement providing financial protection against specified risks.

保险

n. Something that protects against a possible future problem.

防范措施；保障

Our travel insurance covered the cost of my lost suitcase.

我们的旅行保险赔付了我丢失行李箱的费用。

Affordable health insurance can prevent families from facing serious financial difficulties when someone becomes ill.

价格可负担的医疗保险可以避免家庭在有人生病时陷入严重的经济困境。

通常不可数；保险费用premium，保单用policy。

What does insurance mean?: An arrangement providing financial protection against specified risks. Something that protects against a possible future problem.
How is insurance pronounced?: UK /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/, US /ɪnˈʃʊrəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.