underwrite /ˈʊndəˌraɪt/ star2 TEM8 (underwriting,underwrote,underwritten,underwrites)

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  V-T（及物动词） If an institution or company underwrites an activity or underwrites the cost of it, they agree to provide any money that is needed to cover losses or buy special equipment, often for an agreed-upon fee. 为…提供经济担保; 同意资助 [商业]

  例：

  The government will have to create a special agency to underwrite small business loans.

  政府将不得不建立一个专门机构来为小额企业贷款提供担保。