pact
/pækt/ (bre, ipa) · /pækt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈpakt/ (ame, mw)
pact — noun
- pactsingular
- pactsplural
1. A pact is a formal arrangement in which two or more countries, groups, or indivi
A pact is a formal arrangement in which two or more countries, groups, or individuals agree to work together or to support each other.
The two neighboring countries signed a security pact to defend each other against attacks.
collocation: sign a pact
As part of the peace pact, the army and the rebel groups agreed to stop fighting.
collocation: peace pact
Three tech firms formed a trade pact to share research and lower shipping costs.
Under the terms of the pact, each member nation must pay an equal share.
The Nguyen family and their neighbors made a secret pact to help each other during emergencies.
- treaty
used for formal agreements between sovereign states; more legally binding
- agreement
broader and less formal; can refer to any shared understanding
- accord
similar formality, often used in diplomatic contexts (e.g. 'peace accord')
- compact
slightly more literary or formal; suggests a binding mutual commitment
- breach
the act of breaking the terms of a pact or agreement
文法句型
pact + to-infinitive (e.g. a pact to defend each other)
用法筆記
Often followed by a to-infinitive that describes the agreed action (e.g., 'a pact to reduce emissions'). Common in political, diplomatic, and business contexts. In personal contexts, 'pact' suggests a serious promise between individuals rather than a casual arrangement.