Definitions
n. A chess piece of the smallest size and lowest value.
国际象棋中的兵
n. A person controlled by others for their own purposes.
被人利用的小人物；棋子
v. To leave something valuable with a pawnbroker for a loan.
典当
Example
She moved a pawn forward and studied the chessboard.
她把一个兵向前走了一步，然后仔细观察棋盘。
Workers should not become pawns in disputes between powerful companies competing for control of essential services.
在争夺基本服务控制权的大公司之间的纠纷中，劳动者不应成为被利用的棋子。
Collocations
- move a pawn
- a pawn in a power struggle
- pawn jewellery
Word family
- pawnbroker (n.)
- pawnshop (n.)
Usage tip
典当是以物换借款，可赎回，不等于直接出售。
FAQ
- What does pawn mean?
- A chess piece of the smallest size and lowest value. A person controlled by others for their own purposes. To leave something valuable with a pawnbroker for a loan.
- How is pawn pronounced?
- UK /pɔːn/, US /pɔːn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
