| 单词 | mortgage |
| 释义 | mortgage n. & v. --n 1. a a conveyance of property by a debtor to a creditor as security for a debt (esp. one incurred by the purchase of the property), on the condition that it shall be returned on payment of the debt within a certain period. b a deed effecting this. 2. a a debt secured by a mortgage. b a loan resulting in such a debt. --vtr. 1. convey (a property) by mortgage. 2. (often foll. by to) pledge (oneself, one's powers, etc.). Phrases and idioms mortgage rate the rate of interest charged by a mortgagee. Derivatives mortgageable adj. Etymology: ME f. OF, = dead pledge f. mort f. L mortuus dead + gage GAGE(1) |
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