covenant

'kʌvәnәnt
GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n. a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
n. (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return
v. enter into a covenant
v. enter into a covenant or formal agreement

中文翻译

n. 契约, 盟约
v. 立契约, 缔结盟约

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记忆技巧

covenant 由前缀 co-（共同）和词根 ven（来）组成，表示共同来达成协议或约定。

例句

1. The two countries signed a covenant to promote peace and cooperation.
两国签署了一项协议，以促进和平与合作。
2. In the contract, there is a covenant that protects the rights of both parties.
合同中有一项条款，保护双方的权利。
3. The community made a covenant to support local businesses and reduce waste.
社区达成协议，支持当地企业并减少浪费。

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