underwrite
/ˌʌndəˈraɪt; ˌʌndɚ`raɪt/ v
(pt underwrote /- 5rEUt; -`rot/, pp underwritten / -ˈrɪtn; -`rɪtn/) [Tn]
1 sign and accept liability under (an insurance policy, esp for ships), thus guaranteeing payment in the event of loss or damage 在（保险单, 尤指船舶保险单）下方签署并承担责任（承保损失或损坏之责）.
2 (finance 财) undertake to buy, at an agreed price, all stock in (a company) that is not bought by the public （按商定的价格）认购（某公司）的全部剩余证券; 包销（证券）
The shares were underwritten by the Bank of England. 这些股票由英格兰银行包销.
3 undertake to finance (an enterprise) 同意资助（某事业）
The government underwrotethe initial costs of the operation. 政府为该项活动提供了开办时所需的费用.