collateral
Произношение: [kəˈlætərəl]
Слово
Контекст: «finance»
(noun) something valuable that you give to a lender, like a bank, to secure a loan. If you can't pay back the money, they can take the collateral instead.
Пример
She used her car as collateral to get the loan.
Пример
He didn't have any collateral to offer, so he couldn't borrow the money.
Пример
What kind of collateral can you provide for the loan?
Контекст: «military»
(noun) damage or injury to something that is not the intended target, often seen in military operations. It's like when a good aim accidentally hurts someone or something else nearby.
Пример
The airstrike was precise, with minimal collateral damage.
Пример
There was significant collateral damage during the bombing, affecting nearby homes and schools.
Пример
How can we reduce collateral damage in military actions?
Контекст: «finance»
(adjective) related to something that can be used as security for a loan. It describes an item that you can pledge when borrowing money.
Пример
He offered several collateral assets, making the loan approval easier.
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The bank refused to accept collateral that was not easily valued.
Пример
What makes an asset a good collateral item?
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