[] () () (usually be assured) to insure sb/sth, so that money will be paid out, for example when sb dies or after a fixed period of time 承保（人寿保险）◆You can assure your life for 10, 15 or 20 years. 有可以承保 10 年、15 年或 20 年的寿险。◆We will pay your dependants double the original sum assured. 我们将按原人寿保险额的双倍付给你的家属。➡assured (2)