plight

/plaɪt/

give to in marriage

中文释义：订婚；许配

In ancient times, fathers often plighted their daughters to secure alliances.

在古代，父亲们常常将女儿许配以巩固联盟。

The couple plighted their troth in a traditional ceremony attended by family.

这对夫妇在家人出席的传统仪式上宣誓订婚。