| 单词 | vouch |
| 释义 | vouch (once / 1574 pages) v If you vouch for someone, you provide evidence or guarantee something on their behalf. If you vouch for your brother, you're saying he's a stand-up type of guy. First used in the 14th century, vouch comes from the Latin vocitare, ("to call, call upon, or summon"). Sometimes it can mean offering supporting evidence, as when, for example, you're summoned to court to testify on someone's behalf. If you write a letter of recommendation for a student or co-worker, you vouch for their character and abilities. If you take out a student loan, the government will automatically vouch for you, that is, they'll guarantee the loan will be repaid. WORD FAMILYvouch: vouched, voucher, vouches, vouching+/voucher: vouchers USAGE EXAMPLESMr. Pratt also vouched for the concealed carry legislation from Rep. Richard Hudson, the North Carolina Republican who introduced the bill in the House. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) Administrators and coaches vouched for his honor-roll grades and tireless work habits. Washington Post(Dec 29, 2016) Instead, they rely on third parties to vouch for those sites and developers. Slate(Dec 21, 2016) 1v give personal assurance; guarantee Will he vouch for me? Hyper attest, bear witness, take the stand, testify give testimony in a court of law 2v give surety or assume responsibility I vouch for the quality of my products Syn|Hypo|Hyper guarantee assure, ensure, guarantee, insure, secure make certain of bail secure the release of (someone) by providing security stipulategive a guarantee or promise of secureassure payment of certifyguarantee payment on; of checks pledge, plight promise solemnly and formally 3v give supporting evidence He vouched his words by his deeds Hyper affirm, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, support, sustain establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts 4v summon (a vouchee) into court to warrant or defend a title Hyper cite, summon, summons call in an official matter, such as to attend court |
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