서약, 공약, 약속
A solemn promise or formal undertaking, often regarding future action, loyalty, or a donation.
예문:
"The candidate made a pledge to lower taxes if elected."
"We need to honor the pledge we made to reduce our carbon footprint."
"The university received a generous pledge from an anonymous alumnus for the new library wing."
담보, 저당, 질권
A valuable item given to a creditor as security for a loan or debt, liable to be forfeited if the debt is not repaid; collateral.
예문:
"He left his watch as a pledge at the pawn shop to cover the short-term loan."
"The bank required the property deed to be held in pledge until the mortgage was fully settled."
맹세하다, 약속하다
To formally promise or commit oneself to a specific course of action or belief.
예문:
"The nations pledged to cooperate on global health initiatives."
"She pledged all her free time to volunteering at the local shelter."
"The organization pledged $5 million towards disaster relief efforts."
담보잡히다, 저당하다
To give (something) as security for a debt or obligation; to pawn or mortgage.
예문:
"They had to pledge their family heirlooms to raise capital for the failing business."
"The company pledged its assets against the new line of credit."