pawn

pɒ:n
GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n. an article deposited as security
n. (chess) the least powerful piece; moves only forward and captures only to the side; it can be promoted to a more powerful piece if it reaches the 8th rank
n. borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan
v. leave as a guarantee in return for money

中文翻译

n. 典当, 抵押物, 人质, (象棋)兵, 马前卒, 工具
vt. 当掉, 以...担保

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Collins 星级
12,547
BNC 频率
12,632
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记忆技巧

pawn 这个单词没有明显的词根词缀，可以直接记忆为一个整体。

例句

1. He decided to pawn his guitar for some quick cash.
他决定把吉他当掉以换取一些快速现金。
2. The pawn shop is located on the corner of the street.
当铺位于街角。
3. She felt sad when she had to pawn her jewelry.
她不得不当掉自己的珠宝时感到很难过。

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