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A formal agreement to get married; a commitment to do something; a battle or conflict; the act of involving oneself or being involved in something.
结婚的正式约定;做某事的承诺;战斗或冲突;参与或被卷入某事的行为。
Think of 'engagement' as 'en-GAGE-ment': you are *in* a *pledge* or *commitment*. Whether it's a marriage proposal (a pledge of commitment) or a battle (a commitment to fight), it involves being 'in' a 'gage' (pledge).
将 'engagement' 想象成 'en-GAGE-ment':你处于一个 'pledge'(誓约)或 'commitment'(承诺)之中。无论是求婚(承诺的誓约)还是战斗(战斗的承诺),都意味着你处于一个 'gage'(誓约)之中。
"The forward operating base reported an unexpected engagement with enemy forces on the eastern flank, requiring immediate air support."
"前沿作战基地报告称,东翼与敌军发生意外交战,需要立即空中支援。"