单词 | plight |
释义 | Word Frequency plight 1(plaɪt) noun a condition of extreme hardship, danger, etc Word origin C14 plit, from Old French pleit fold, plait; probably influenced by Old English pliht peril, plight2Word Frequency plight 2(plaɪt) verb (transitive) 1. to give or pledge (one's word) he plighted his word to attempt it 2. to promise formally or pledge (allegiance, support, etc) to plight aid 3. plight one's troth noun 4. archaic or dialect a solemn promise, esp of engagement; pledge Derived forms plighter (ˈplighter) noun Word origin Old English pliht peril; related to Old High German, German Pflicht duty |
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