covenant with 与...立约
make a covenant 订立契约
break the covenant 违背誓言
sacred covenant 神圣契约
ancient covenant 古老盟约
enter into a covenant 进入契约
covenant of salt 盐之盟约
new covenant 新约
1. The two nations were seen covenanting on a formal treaty to promote trade.
人们看到这两个国家正在正式缔结一项促进贸易的条约。
2. In the ceremony, the community elders were covenanting the young members to uphold traditional values.
在仪式上，社区长老正在约定年轻成员要弘扬传统价值观。
3. Historians note that the leaders were covenanting peace to end the long-standing conflict.
历史学家指出，领导者们正在缔结和平以结束长期存在的冲突。
A: Do you think the government is covenanting with the environmental groups?
A：你认为政府正在与环境组织达成协议吗？
B: Yes, they are covenanting stricter regulations to protect the water resources.
B：是的，他们正在约定更严格的法规以保护水资源。
1) 订立契约，约定
2) 承诺，誓言
3) （宗教）立约，缔结盟约
4) 正式协议
1. 订立契约，约定；承诺
e.g.The tribes were covenanting a mutual defense pact.
这些部落正在约定一项相互防御的协定。
2. 缔结盟约（通常指宗教或历史语境）
verb (present participle of covenant)
1. To make a formal agreement or promise between parties.
2. (Religious) To make a solemn promise to God.
Synonym: promising, agreeing, contracting