pledge
/pledʒ/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #6529 in the learning path
郑重承诺；誓言
Definitions
n. A serious promise to do or provide something
郑重承诺；誓言
v. Formally promise to do or give something
郑重承诺；保证
Example
We made a pledge to keep the beach clean.
我们郑重承诺保持海滩清洁。
Local authorities have pledged to improve public transport and reduce traffic congestion over the next decade.
地方政府已承诺在未来十年改善公共交通并缓解交通拥堵。
Collocations
- make a pledge
- honour a pledge
- pledge support
- pledge to do something
Synonyms
- promise
- commitment
Usage tip
比promise更正式；动词常接to do。
FAQ
- What does pledge mean?
- A serious promise to do or provide something Formally promise to do or give something
- How is pledge pronounced?
- UK /pledʒ/, US /pledʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
