A temporary, conditional pledge of property to a creditor as security for performance of an obligation or repayment of a debt 抵押给予债权人临时的、有条件的财产抵押,以此作为履行责任或偿还债务的保证
Mortgage : a temporary, conditional pledge of property to a creditor as security for performance of an obligation or repayment of a debt 给予债权人的临时的、有条件的财产抵押,以此作为履行责任或偿还债务的保证。