| 单词 | plight |
| 释义 | plight 1. n. a condition or state, esp. an unfortunate one. Etymology: ME & AF plit = OF pleit fold: see PLAIT: -gh- by confusion with PLIGHT(2) 2. v. & n. archaic --vtr. 1. pledge or promise solemnly (one's faith, loyalty, etc.). 2. (foll. by to) engage, esp. in marriage. --n an engagement or act of pledging. Phrases and idioms plight one's troth see TROTH. Etymology: orig. as noun, f. OE pliht danger f. Gmc |
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