v.订婚，许配

原形：betroth第三人称单数：betroths过去式：betrothed过去分词：betrothed现在分词：betrothing

The prince was betrothed to a princess from a neighboring kingdom.
王子与邻国的一位公主订了婚。
In the old days, marriages were often arranged, and couples would be betrothed at a very young age.
以前，婚姻往往是包办的，夫妻双方在很小的时候就被许配给对方。
They announced their betrothal with a grand celebration in the town square.
他们在镇广场上举行了一场盛大的庆祝活动来宣布他们的订婚。
After a year of courtship, they finally decided to betroth.
经过一年的恋爱，他们最终决定订婚。
It was customary for families to exchange gifts as a symbol of the betrothal.
交换礼物作为订婚的象征是当时的一种习俗。
The betrothal ceremony involved the exchange of rings and vows in front of family and friends.
订婚仪式包括在家人和朋友面前交换戒指和誓言。
Despite being betrothed to another, she couldn't help but fall in love with the charming stranger.
尽管已经与他人订婚，她还是情不自禁地爱上了那位迷人的陌生人。
Their betrothal was kept secret until the wedding preparations were finalized.
他们的订婚一直保密，直到婚礼准备就绪才公布。
The announcement of their betrothal came as a surprise to everyone in the village.
他们订婚的消息传开后，村里的每个人都感到惊讶。
The betrothal period allowed the couple to get to know each other better before the marriage.
订婚期间让这对夫妇在结婚前有更多时间深入了解彼此。