pledged

• 指已正式承诺或承担义务的，常带有庄重或强制性；也指作为抵押或担保而交付的。

Describes something that has been formally promised or committed, often in a binding or solemn way.

1. Bound by a promise or oathB2formal

   Committed or obligated to do something, as if by a formal promise or oath.

   受承诺约束的

   • The members are pledged to uphold the organization's values.
   • He felt pledged to keep the secret.
   • The team is pledged to complete the project by the deadline.

   同义词boundcommittedengagedobligatedsworn

   反义词freeunbounduncommittedunsworn

• 动词，表示正式承诺或保证做某事，也可指以某物作为抵押或担保。

A verb used to indicate the act of making a formal promise or commitment to do something, or to give something as security.

1. Promise solemnlyB2formal

   To make a serious or formal promise to do something.

   郑重承诺

   • He pledged to support the charity for life.
   • The government pledged to reduce carbon emissions by 2030.
   • She pledged her loyalty to the organization.

   同义词avowcommitcontractcovenantpromiseswearundertakevow

2. Give as securityB2formal

   To give something as a guarantee or security for a loan or contract.

   抵押

   • They pledged their house as collateral for the loan.
   • He pledged his watch to the pawnbroker.
   • The company pledged its assets to secure the debt.

   同义词guaranteehockhypothecatemortgagepawn

3. Commit to a causeB2formal

   To formally commit to support a cause, organization, or activity.

   承诺支持

   • She pledged $1000 to the local hospital fund.
   • Many citizens pledged their time to the community project.
   • He pledged his allegiance to the flag.

   同义词commitdedicatedevoteenlistpromiseswearundertakevow

   反义词abandonforsakerenouncerepudiate