| 词汇 | promise |
| 释义 | promise (verb) promise 7 ENTRIES FOUND: promise (noun) promise (verb) earth (noun) lick (noun) moon (noun) star (noun) world (noun) 1 promise /ˈprɑːməs/ noun plural promises 1 promise /ˈprɑːməs/ noun plural promises Learner's definition of PROMISE 1 [count] : a statement telling someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future承诺；诺言 I'll be here early tomorrow, and that's a promise. [=I promise that I'll be here early tomorrow]明天一早我会在这儿，我保证。 Do I have your promise that you'll support me? [=do you promise to support me?]你保证支持我吗？ She gave me her promise.她向我做了承诺。 I don't believe his promise of further tax cuts. = I don't believe his promise to cut taxes further.我不相信他进一步减税的承诺。 He made a promise to help her. = He made a promise that he would help her. [=he promised to help her]他承诺要帮助她。 He kept/fulfilled his promise. [=he did what he said he would do]他信守/履行诺言。 He broke his promise. = He went back on his promise. [=he didn't do what he said he would do]他违背了诺言。 She never made a promise that she didn't intend to keep.她从不许下自己不愿遵守的诺言。 2 [noncount] : an indication of future success or improvement成功的迹象 a young artist who shows (a lot of) promise [=who seems talented and likely to do good work in the future]大有前途的年轻艺术家 Her early novels were full of promise. [=were very promising]她的早期小说非常有前途。 The new drug holds/has promise. [=the new drug could be effective or successful]这种新药前景乐观。 3 : a reason to expect that something will happen in the future迹象；征兆；预示 — + of [noncount] There is little promise of relief in the forecast.此次预测中几乎没有缓解的迹象。 They were attracted by the promise of success.他们为成功的征兆所吸引。 [singular] a sunny morning that gives every promise of a fine day一个阳光明媚的早晨，预示着晴朗的一天 There is a promise of better days ahead.有迹象显示，好日子在前头。 a lick and a promise — see 2lick 2 promise /ˈprɑːməs/ verb promises; promised; promising 2 promise /ˈprɑːməs/ verb promises; promised; promising Learner's definition of PROMISE 1 : to tell someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future许诺；承诺；保证 [+ object] He promised to buy his son a new bicycle. = He promised his son a new bicycle. = He promised a new bicycle to his son.他许诺给儿子买一辆新自行车。 Promise me that you won't tell anyone.答应我不要告诉任何人。 I can't promise you that I'll be able to go, but I'll do my best.我不能向你保证我能去，但是我会尽量去。 The governor promised that the prisoners would receive a fair trial.州长承诺囚犯们会受到公正的审判。 She promised to announce the results tomorrow.她答应明天公布结果。 International organizations have promised aid.国际组织已承诺提供援助。 I promise to be careful.我保证会小心的。 [no object] You always promise, but you never do what you say you will.你总是许诺，但从来不兑现。 “I won't tell anyone.” “Promise?” “Yes, I promise.”“我不会告诉任何人的。”“说话算数？”“嗯，算数。” 2 [+ object] somewhat formal : to make (something) seem likely : to show signs of (something that is likely or expected to happen)使很可能；预示 Those gray skies promise rain.天空灰蒙蒙的，很可能要下雨。 ◊ Something that promises to be good, exciting, etc., is expected to be good, exciting, etc.有望成为 The race promises to be the most exciting of the season.这场比赛有望成为本赛季最激动人心的一场。 It promises to be a good game. [=it should be a good game]那可望是一场精彩的比赛。 I (can) promise you — used to emphasize a statement（用于强调）我保证 He's only concerned about himself, I promise [=assure] you.他只关心他自己，我可以向你肯定。 I can promise you, you won't be disappointed.我保证你不会失望的。 promise (someone) the stars/moon/earth/world : to promise (someone) that you will do or give something great or wonderful even though it is not possible对某人许下不可能实现的承诺；给某人开空头支票 He promised her the stars and the moon, but he never even bought her flowers.他给她开了一大堆空头支票，可连一支花儿也没给她买过。 Politicians will promise the earth when they're trying to get elected.政客们在竞选时会给出一大堆不可能实现的承诺。 |
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