pledge的英文釋義Noun 1. a deposit of personal property as security for a debt;
his saxophone was in pledge2. someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group
3. a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event
4. a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something;
an assurance of help when neededsigned a pledge never to reveal the secretVerb 1. promise solemnly and formally;
I pledge that will honor my wife2. pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals;
I pledged $10 a month to my favorite radio station3. propose a toast to;
Let us toast the birthday girl!Let's drink to the New Year4. give as a guarantee;
I pledge my honor5. bind or secure by a pledge;
I was pledged to silence