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复数形式
covenants
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契约, 协议
a promise or a formal agreement, particularly one that involves regularly paying a sum of money to someone or an organization
A covenant is a formal agreement or promise, often involving a commitment to regularly pay a certain amount of money to an individual or organization. It outlines the terms and conditions of the arrangement and is intended to ensure that both parties fulfill their obligations. Covenants are commonly used in legal, financial, or religious contexts to establish long-term commitments and responsibilities.
- The two countries signed a covenant to promote peace and cooperation.
两国签署了一项契约以促进和平与合作。
- The covenant between the landlord and tenant outlined the responsibilities of both parties.
房东和租户之间的契约概述了双方的责任。
- In the meeting, they discussed the terms of the covenant that would guide their partnership.
在会议上，他们讨论了将指导他们伙伴关系的契约条款。
- The church established a covenant to support its community outreach programs.
教会建立了一个契约来支持其社区外展计划。
- He felt bound by the covenant he made to uphold the values of the organization.
他感到自己被他为维护组织价值观而做出的契约所束缚。
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契约, 盟约
(Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return