insure
/ɪnˈʃʊə/ · /ɪnˈʃʊr/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #5124 in the learning path
给……投保；投保
Definitions
v. Arrange financial protection against loss, damage, illness, or injury.
给……投保；投保
Example
We insured our bicycles before taking them abroad.
我们带自行车出国前，先给它们买了保险。
Small businesses should insure their premises against fire to avoid potentially devastating financial losses.
小企业应为经营场所投保火险，以避免可能造成毁灭性打击的经济损失。
Collocations
- insure against theft
- insure a vehicle
- fully insured
Word family
- insurance (n.)
- insurer (n.)
- insured (adj.)
Usage tip
insure主要指投保；表示确保通常用ensure。
FAQ
- What does insure mean?
- Arrange financial protection against loss, damage, illness, or injury.
- How is insure pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈʃʊə/, US /ɪnˈʃʊr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
