[VERB 动词]承诺；保证；答应 If you promise that you will do something, you say to someone that you will definitely do it.
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The post office has promised to resume first class mail delivery to the area on Friday...
邮局承诺于星期五恢复对这个地区第一类邮件的递送。
He had promised that the rich and privileged would no longer get preferential treatment...
他已经保证富人和特权阶层不会再得到优惠待遇。
Promise me you will not waste your time...
答应我，不要浪费自己的时间。
'We'll be back next year,' he promised...
“我们明年会回来的，”他承诺道。
'You promise?' — 'All right, I promise.'
“你保证？”——“好的，我保证。”
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[VERB 动词]答应给予；承诺给予；保证让…得到 If you promise someone something, you tell them that you will definitely give it to them or make sure that they have it.
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In 1920 the great powers promised them an independent state...
1920年，列强承诺让他们成为一个独立的国家。
The officers promise a return to multiparty rule.
这些官员承诺恢复多党统治。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]诺言；承诺；保证 A promise is a statement which you make to a person in which you say that you will definitely do something or give them something.
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If you make a promise, you should keep it...
如果做出了承诺，就应该遵守。
The program has lived up to its promise to promote family welfare.
这个项目恪守了其改善家庭福利的承诺。
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[VERB 动词]有可能；有希望 If a situation or event promises to have a particular quality or to be a particular thing, it shows signs that it will have that quality or be that thing.
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While it will be fun, the seminar also promises to be most instructive.
这次的研讨会不仅会有趣，而且有可能会颇具启发意义。
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]（非常好的或成功的）希望，迹象，指望 If someone or something shows promise, they seem likely to be very good or successful.
The boy first showed promise as an athlete in grade school.
这个男孩在上小学的时候就初次显示出成为运动员的潜力。
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prom·ise★/ˈprɒmɪs; NAmEˈprɑːmɪs/
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promisepromisespromisedpromisingverb★1★[intransitive , transitive ]to tell sb that you will definitely do or not do sth, or that sth will definitely happen 许诺；承诺；答应；保证promise(to do sth) ◆The college principal promised to look into the matter.学院院长答应研究这个问题。◆‘Promise not to tell anyone!’ ‘I promise.’“你要保证不告诉别人！”“我保证。”◆They arrived at 7.30 as they had promised.他们按说定的 7:30 到达了。promisesth ◆The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster.政府已承诺对这次灾难进行全面调查。◆I'll see what I can do but I can't promise anything.我会看看我能做什么，但不能给予任何承诺。promise(that)… ◆The brochure promised (that) the local food would be superb.旅游指南中保证说当地有上佳的美食。promisesb (that)… ◆You promised me (that) you'd be home early tonight.你曾向我保证今晚会早回家的。promisesth to sb ◆He promised the money to his grandchildren.他答应把这笔钱给孙儿孙女们。promisesb sth ◆He promised his grandchildren the money.他答应给孙儿孙女们这笔钱。promiseyourself sth ◆I've promised myself some fun when the exams are over.等考试完了，我打算好好玩玩。promise(sb) + speech ◆‘I'll be back soon,’ she promised.“我马上回来。”她答应说。2[transitive ]to make sth seem likely to happen; to show signs of sth 使很可能；预示it promises to be sth◆It promises to be an exciting few days.那可望是兴奋刺激的几天。promisesth ◆There were dark clouds overhead promising rain.天上乌云密布，预示就要下雨。IDIOMSI (can) ˈpromise you( informal) used as a way of encouraging or warning sb about sth （用于鼓励或警告）保证，保管◆I can promise you, you'll have a wonderful time.我保证你会玩得很痛快。◆If you don't take my advice, you'll regret it, I promise you.你若不听我的劝告，保管你会后悔的。promise (sb) the ˈearth/ˈmoon/ˈworld( informal) to make promises that will be impossible to keep 作出不可能实现的承诺noun★1★[countable ]a statement that tells sb that you will definitely do or not do sth 诺言；许诺；承诺◆to make/keep/break a promise许下╱信守╱违背诺言promise(to do sth) ◆She kept her promise to visit her aunt regularly.她信守诺言，定期去看望姑妈。promise(of sth) ◆The government failed to keep its promise of lower taxes.政府未能兑现减税的承诺。promise(that…) ◆Do I have your promise that you won't tell anyone about this?你保证不把这事告诉任何人吗？◆You haven't gone back on your promise, have you?你该不会反悔了吧？IDIOMsee
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n.2★[uncountable ]a sign that sb/sth will be successful 获得成功的迹象SYN
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◆Her work showsgreat promise.她的作品显示她大有前途。◆He failed to fulfil his early promise.他没有像小时候表现的那样有出息。◆Their future was full of promise.他们的前途希望无穷。3[uncountable , singular ]promiseof sth a sign, or a reason for hope that sth may happen, especially sth good 吉兆；迹象◆The day dawned bright and clear, with the promise of warm, sunny weather.拂晓时晴空万里，预示着温暖晴朗的天气。prom·ise/ˈprɒmɪs; NAmEˈprɑːmɪs/
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promiseprom‧ise1 /ˈprɒmɪs $ ˈprɑː-/ ●●●S2W2 verb
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1[intransitive, transitive] to tell someone that you will definitely do or provide something or that something will happen: Last night the headmaster promised a full investigation.promise to do something She’s promised to do all she can to help.promise (that) Hurry up – we promised we wouldn’t be late.promise somebody (that) You promised me the car would be ready on Monday. ‘Promise me you won’t do anything stupid.’ ‘I promise.’promise something to somebody I’ve promised that book to Ian, I’m afraid.promise somebody something The company promised us a bonus this year. ‘I’ll be back by 1.00.’ ‘Promise?’ ‘Yes! Don’t worry.’ He reappeared two hours later, as promised.2[transitive] to show signs of somethingpromise to be something Tonight’s meeting promises to be a difficult one. dark clouds promising showers later3promise somebody the moon/the earth to promise to give someone something that is impossible for you to give4I can’t promise (anything) spoken used to tell someone that you will try to do what they want, but may not be able to: I’ll try my best to get tickets, but I can’t promise anything.5I promise you spoken used to emphasize a promise, warning, or statement: I promise you, it does work!GRAMMAR: Patterns with promise• You promise to do something: · He promised to help.• You promise that you will do something: · I promise that I will come to your party.• You promise someone that you will do something: · I promise you that I will come.• You promised that you would do something: · She promised that she would come.• You promised someone that you would do something: · My parents promised me that they would buy me a new car.✗Don’t say: My parents promised me to buy a new car.• You can also promise someone something: · My parents promised me a new car.THESAURUSpromise to tell someone that you will definitely do something, or that something will happen: · He promised to give the book back.· The organisers have promised that this year’s event will take place.swear to make a very serious and sincere promise, for example in a law court: · He had sworn to tell the truth.· I would never do that, I swear.give somebody your word especially spoken to promise sincerely that you will do something or that something is true – often used when you are trying to persuade someone that they can trust you: · I give you my word that your money is safe with me.· I’ll let you go out tonight if you give me your word that you’ll be home by 11.vow to make a very serious promise, often to yourself: · She vowed that she would never drink alcohol again.· They vowed to carry on their campaign for justice.assure to promise someone that something will happen or that something is true, in order to try to make them feel less worried: · Police have assured the public that they are doing everything they can to find the killer.guarantee to promise that you will make sure that something will definitely happen, so that there is no question of it not happening: · I guarantee that you will have the documents by tomorrow.· How can you guarantee that this won’t happen again?pledge to promise publicly or officially that you will do something, for example to give help or money: · The government has pledged to increase overseas aid to $4 billion over the next five years.undertake formal to make an official or legal promise to do something: · The government undertook to keep price increases to a minimum.· The two sides undertook to respect each other’s territory.commit to something formal to make a firm and definite promise to do something important, which will affect you for a long time and which could result in serious effects if you fail: · Bobby felt unready to commit to a romantic relationship.· A group of 11 companies has committed to developing a new passenger plane.
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promisepromise2 ●●●S3W2 noun
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1[countable] a statement that you will definitely do or provide something or that something will definitely happenpromise of We received promises of support from several MPs.promise to He would never break his promise to his father.promise to do something She made a promise to visit them once a month.promise that I received a promise that this would not happen again.2[uncountable] signs that something or someone will be good or successful: a young man full of promise Bill shows great promise as a goalkeeper. She didn’t fulfil her early promise.3[singular, uncountable] a sign that something, usually something good, may happenpromise of the promise of spring The letter gave a promise of greater happiness.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1verbsmake a promise· I made a promise to my mother that I’d look after Dad.keep a promise (also fulfil a promise British English, fulfill a promise American English formal) (=do what you promised to do)· She said she would come back, and she kept her promise.· The mayor has fulfilled his promise to get tough on corruption.break a promise (=not do what you promised to do)· Once again, the government has broken its promises.go back on your promise (=break it)· They were angry that the company had gone back on its promise.renege on a promise formal (=break it)· It is tempting for the government to renege on its promise.have somebody’s promise (=they have promised you something)· ‘It’ll remain a secret?’ ‘Yes, you have my promise.’hold somebody to their promise (=make them keep it)· The next day, Gareth held me to my promise to take him fishing.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + promisea solemn promise· As governor, I made a solemn promise to defend the laws of the Republic.a firm promise (=definite)· What had happened to all those firm promises of help?a vague promise (=not definite)· Larry made some vague promises to leave his wife.a false/empty/hollow promise (=one that will not be kept)· I didn’t make any false promises.a broken promise (=one that has not been kept)· There have been too many broken promises.a campaign/election promise· He was accused of breaking a campaign promise not to raise taxes.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbsshow promise (=seem likely to be good or successful)· She showed promise as a singer at an early age.hold promise (=seem likely to be good or successful – used of things)· The Internet clearly held great promise as an educational tool.fulfil your/its promise (also live up to your/its promise) (=be as good as expected)· This young player has begun to fulfil his promise.· The rest of this movie never quite lives up to the promise of that opening moment.adjectivesgreat promise· He’d initially shown great promise as a goalkeeper.early promise· Tracey showed early promise in mathematics.THESAURUSpromise a statement that you will definitely do or provide something, which may not be reliable: · ‘I’ll call you tomorrow.’ ‘Is that a promise?’· Politicians are always making promises.pledge a public or official promise to do a particular thing in the future: · The Government has fulfilled at least 50% of its election pledges.· We have received pledges of help from various organizations.vow a very serious promise to do something or not to do something that you choose to make: · He made a vow never to drink alcohol again.· your marriage vowsoath a formal promise, especially one that someone makes in a court of law: · Witnesses swear a solemn oath to tell the truth.· Public officials must take an oath to support the US Constitution.undertaking a serious or public promise to do something, especially something difficult which needs a lot of effort or money: · The police have given an undertaking to reduce street crime in the city centre.· He was made to sign a written undertaking that he would not go within a mile of her house.assurance a promise that something will happen or is true, made so that someone is less worried or more confident: · You have my assurance that it won’t happen again.· The manager gave me his personal assurance that the goods would be delivered today.guarantee a very definite promise that something will happen. A guarantee is also a formal written promise by a company to repair or replace a product free if it has a fault within a fixed period of time.: · With any diet, there’s no guarantee of success.· I’m afraid I can’t give you a 100% guarantee.· Is the camera still under guarantee (=within the period during which it can be repaired or replaced free)?
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