underwrite
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/ˌʌndərˈraɪt/
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/ˌʌndəˈraɪt/
to agree to pay for any losses or costs that may happen
The government decided to underwrite the project to ensure its success.
政府决定为该项目提供担保,以确保其成功。
to agree to pay money if something is lost or damaged
The insurance company underwrote the policy for the car.
保险公司为这辆车承保。
to agree to buy shares if the public does not buy them
The bank agreed to underwrite the new shares being offered by the company.
银行同意为公司提供的新股份承销。