surety

名词 surety:

1. something clearly established
2. property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
   同义词：security
3. a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms
   同义词：hostage
4. one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another
   同义词：guarantor, warrantor, warranter
5. a guarantee that an obligation will be met
   同义词：security

1. A sum of money paid as bail or surety.
   保证金用作保释金或保证金的钱
2. Are you willing to stand surety for your brother?
   你愿意当你弟弟的保证人吗？