mortgage the/somebody's futureto borrow money or do something that is likely to cause problems in the future, that other people will have to deal with 以将来/某人的前途作代价[赌注] The report explains how governments are mortgaging their nations’ futures. 报告阐述了政府如何把国家的前途拿来作赌注。
mortgage the/somebody’s future• But, in practice, if allowed to get out of hand, it firmly mortgaged the future.• Finally, notice that the question of mortgaging the future hinges crucially on what is done with the privatization revenue.• There's a pool of talent in this area most employers can draw from without mortgaging their financial future, Miller said.• We will also ensure that home-buyers receive proper advice about the potential cost of their mortgages in future years.
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