indenture

• 多义词：指正式的书面契约或合同，尤指关于贷款或学徒/卖身劳役的协议；也指表面上的凹口或缺口，或文本段落开头的缩进。

A noun with multiple meanings: a formal legal agreement, especially for bonds or indentured service; a concave cut in a surface; or the indentation at the start of a line of text.

1. Notch or recessC1formal

   A concave cut or recess into a surface or edge, such as a notch in a coastline.

   凹口或凹陷

   • The coastline was marked by deep indentures.
   • The carpenter carved an indenture into the wood.
   • The map showed a small indenture in the shoreline.

   同义词dentdepressionhollowindentationnicknotchrecessserration

2. Bond agreementC1formallegal

   A formal legal agreement between the issuer of bonds and the bondholders, specifying the terms of the debt.

   债券契约

   • The company signed an indenture with its bondholders.
   • The indenture outlined the interest rate and repayment schedule.
   • Legal experts reviewed the bond indenture carefully.

   同义词deed of trusttrust deed

3. Service contractC1formallegal

   A contract binding one party into the service of another for a specified term, often used historically for apprenticeships.

   服务契约

   • The apprentice signed an indenture to work for the blacksmith for seven years.
   • Historical records show many indentures for young workers.
   • The indenture required the servant to obey the master's commands.

   同义词agreementbondcontractcovenantengagement

4. Typographic indentationB2formal

   The space left between the margin and the start of an indented line in writing or printing.

   缩进

   • The first line of each paragraph should have an indenture.
   • The indenture in the text made it easier to read.
   • He adjusted the indenture to align with the formatting guidelines.

   同义词indentindentationindention

• 动词，指通过契约约束某人，尤指以学徒或服务为目的签订契约。

A verb meaning to bind someone by a contract, especially for apprenticeship or service.

1. Bind by contractC1formal

   To bind someone, such as an apprentice or servant, by a formal legal agreement or contract.

   以契约约束

   • The master indentured the young boy for seven years of service.
   • Many immigrants were indentured to work on plantations.
   • He was indentured to a blacksmith to learn the trade.

   同义词apprenticearticlebindcontractengage