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charter

/ˈt͡ʃɑːtə/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹtɚ/

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noun

特许状，宪章。

A document issued by some authority, creating a public or private institution, and defining its purposes and privileges.

Examples :

"The school's charter outlines its goals for student development and its rights to operate independently. "

学校的特许状明确规定了学校在学生发展方面的目标，以及学校独立办学的权利。

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noun

特许状，章程。

A similar document conferring rights and privileges on a person, corporation etc.

Examples :

"The school's charter guaranteed students the right to free speech in the student newspaper. "

学校的章程保证了学生在学生报刊上享有言论自由的权利。

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noun

租约，包租合同。

A contract for the commercial leasing of a vessel, or space on a vessel.

Examples :

"The shipping company signed a charter for the cargo ship to transport their goods across the ocean. "

这家航运公司签订了一份包租合同，租用这艘货船将他们的货物运过海洋。

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noun

包租，租用。

The temporary hiring or leasing of a vehicle.

Examples :

"The family chartered a van for their summer vacation trip. "

这个家庭包租了一辆面包车，用于他们的暑假旅行。

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noun

章程，执照，特许状

A deed (legal contract).

Examples :

"The school's charter outlines the rules and responsibilities for students. "

学校的章程详细规定了学生的规章制度和责任。

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noun

特权，豁免权。

A special privilege, immunity, or exemption.

Examples :

"The student's excellent grades earned them a charter: free entry to the advanced math program. "

这个学生优异的成绩为他们赢得了一项特权：可以免费进入高级数学项目。

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noun

催化剂，鼓励因素

(in a noun phrase with another noun which is either an agent or action) a provision whose unintended consequence would be to encourage an undesirable activity

Examples :

"The school's new charter for reducing bullying, while well-intentioned, had the unintended charter of encouraging more secretive behavior among students. "

学校这项旨在减少校园霸凌的新章程，虽然出发点是好的，但实际上却无意中成了鼓励学生们采取更隐秘行为的催化剂。

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verb

批准，特许。

To grant or establish a charter.

Examples :

"The school board chartered a new program to help students develop leadership skills. "

校董事会批准设立了一个新项目，旨在帮助学生培养领导技能。

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verb

租用，包租

To lease or hire something by charter.

Examples :

"The school chartered a bus for the field trip. "

学校包租了一辆巴士用于这次实地考察。

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verb

告知宪章权利，宣读宪章权利。

(of a peace officer) To inform (an arrestee) of their constitutional rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms upon arrest.

Examples :

"The police officer chartered the suspect of his rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms before questioning him. "

警察在审问嫌疑人之前，向他宣读了加拿大权利与自由宪章赋予他的权利.

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adjective

租用的，租赁的

Leased or hired.

Examples :

"The school used a charter bus for the field trip. "

学校租用了一辆巴士用于实地考察。

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