col-, 强调。-later, 边，词源同lateral. 即放在旁边作为抵押物品的。

1. Most people here cannot borrow from banks because they lack collateral.

由于拿不出东西作为抵押，这里大部分人无法从银行贷款。

2. To minimize collateral damage maximum precision in bombing was required.

为了尽量减低附带性破坏，轰炸须做到最大程度的精确。

3. I would rather loan a million dollars on character than on any other collateral in the world.

我若借出100万元,宁愿让别人用人格,而不是别的抵押品作担保.

4. Res judicata and collateral estoppel may also limit an agency's discretion.

已决事件和间接禁止翻供的事实恐怕也限制机关的自由裁量权.

5. Many people use personal assets as collateral for small business loans.

很多人把个人财产用作小额商业贷款的抵押品。