Pledge
의미: A new member in the process of joining a fraternity or sorority, or the act of committing to join.
Pledging is the initiation period before becoming a full member of a Greek organization. Pledges must prove their commitment through activities, memorizing chapter history, community service, and (controversially) hazing tasks. 'I am pledging Sigma Chi' means you are in the probationary period. The pledge period lasts weeks to months. Pledges are at the bottom of the hierarchy — they clean the house, run errands, and endure whatever the active members devise. Getting 'initiated' at the end is the reward.
예문
- He is pledging a frat right now so he is busy every night with pledge activities. 他正在兄弟会考验期,所以每天晚上都忙着做考验期活动。Está haciendo el pledge en una frat ahora mismo, así que está ocupado todas las noches con actividades de pledge.彼は今フラタニティのプレッジ中だから、毎晩プレッジ活動で忙しいんだ。그는 지금 프랫 플레지 중이라 매일 밤 플레지 활동으로 바빠.
- Pledge class of 2024 — we survived together and bonded for life. 2024届考验期同学——我们一起挺过来了,结下了一辈子的情谊。Promoción de pledge de 2024 — sobrevivimos juntos y nos unimos para siempre.2024年のプレッジクラス。一緒に乗り越えて、一生の絆ができた。2024년 플레지 클래스——함께 견뎌내고 평생의 유대를 만들었어.
- She dropped her pledge because the time commitment was too much. 她因为时间投入太大而退出了考验期。Ella dejó su pledge porque el compromiso de tiempo era excesivo.彼女は時間的負担が大きすぎてプレッジを辞退した。그녀는 시간적 부담이 너무 커서 플레지를 포기했어.
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사용 가이드
맥락: Greek life, college, initiation
어조: intense, committed
✓ 올바른 표현
- Are you pledging this semester?你这学期参加入会考验吗?¿Estás haciendo pledge este semestre?今学期プレッジしてるの?이번 학기 플레지 할 거야?
- My pledge class was amazing.我那一届考验期的同学太棒了。Mi promoción de pledge fue increíble.私のプレッジクラスは最高だった。내 플레지 클래스는 정말 대단했어.
✗ 잘못된 표현
- Hazing during pledging is illegal in most states — take reports seriously.考验期间的入会欺凌在大多数州是违法的——要认真对待相关举报。Las novatadas durante el pledge son ilegales en la mayoría de los estados — tómate las denuncias en serio.プレッジ期間中のヘイジングはほとんどの州で違法だ。報告は真剣に受け止めよう。플레지 기간의 신고식은 대부분의 주에서 불법이다——신고를 진지하게 받아들일 것.
기원과 역사
The pledge system has been part of Greek life since the 19th century. Reforms have been made to reduce hazing, but the basic structure remains.
문화적 배경
Era: 1800s–present
Generation: College-age
Social background: Middle to upper class
Regional notes: All regions — Greek life campuses
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