betroth
v[usu passive 通常用於被动语态
Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb (to sb) (arch or fml 古或文) bind sb with a promise to marry; engage sb to marry 将某人许配给; 订婚
She was betrothed (to the duke). 她已许配(给公爵)了.
The pair were later betrothed. 那对男女後来订婚了.
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