covenant
含义: A formal, binding agreement or promise, especially one with legal or religious significance.
Covenant has strong resonances in both law and theology. In British property law, a restrictive covenant limits what an owner may do with their land. In Scottish history, the Covenanters were Presbyterians who signed agreements to defend their faith. In theology, covenants are sacred pacts between God and humanity. The word implies a more solemn and enduring commitment than a mere contract or agreement.
例句
- The title deeds include a restrictive covenant preventing any commercial use of the property. 产权证书包含一项限制性契约,禁止将该房产用于任何商业用途。Las escrituras incluyen un pacto restrictivo que prohíbe cualquier uso comercial de la propiedad.権利証書には、当該不動産のいかなる商業利用も禁じる制限約款が含まれている。권리 증서에는 해당 부동산의 상업적 사용을 금지하는 제한 약관이 포함되어 있다.
- The organisation entered into a covenant with the local authority to maintain the woodland in perpetuity. 该组织与地方政府签订了一份契约,承诺永久维护这片林地。La organización suscribió un convenio con la autoridad local para mantener el bosque a perpetuidad.その団体は地方自治体と、森林を永続的に保全する契約を結んだ。그 단체는 지방 자치 단체와 산림을 영구적으로 보전하는 계약을 체결했다.
- The theological concept of covenant is central to the relationship between God and the people of Israel. 契约的神学概念是上帝与以色列民族关系的核心。El concepto teológico de pacto es central en la relación entre Dios y el pueblo de Israel.契約という神学的概念は、神とイスラエルの民との関係の中核をなしている。계약이라는 신학적 개념은 신과 이스라엘 백성 간의 관계에서 핵심을 이룬다.
发音
用法指南
语境: legal, religious, professional
语气: solemn
起源与历史
From Old French covenant (agreement), present participle of covenir (to agree), from Latin convenire (to come together, agree). Entered English in the 13th century.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
更多同类表达
More from General Advanced