| 单词 | promise |
| 释义 | verb | noun promisepromise1 /ˈprɑmɪs/ ●●● S2 W1 verb 1[intransitive, transitive] to tell someone that you will definitely do something or that something will happen: The mayor promised a full investigation.promise (that) Todd promises that he will write often.promise somebody (that) You promised me you would be on time.promise to do something Becky promised to help.promise somebody something Mom promised us ice cream if we were good at the store.I/we promise “Promise me you won’t do anything stupid.” “I promise.” “I’ll help you get it finished.” “Promise?” (=used to ask if someone promises) On Monday, the hostages were released as promised (=at the time or place that was promised).THESAURUSgive somebody your word – to promise someone very sincerely that you will do something: He gave us his word, and I believe him.swear – to make a very serious promise: He had sworn not to reveal her secret.take/swear an oath – to make a very serious promise in public, especially to be loyal or honest: You must take an oath of loyalty to your country.vow – to make a serious promise, often to yourself: She vowed that she would never drink alcohol again.pledge – to make a formal, usually public, promise to do something to help someone: Canada pledged to provide medical aid.guarantee – to promise something that you feel very sure about, especially when you will lose something if you do not do what you promise: I can guarantee you a ten percent increase on your current salary.assure – to promise someone that something will happen so that he or she feels less worried: Let me assure you that we will do everything possible to find the thieves.commit – to promise to do something, especially legally or officially: The company had committed to finishing the project by June 20.undertake to do something formal – to promise or agree to do something. Used in writing or literature: I undertook to support her, clothe her, and protect her.2[transitive] to show signs that make you expect that something will happen: The game promises to be exciting. The dark clouds promised rain later.3I can’t promise anything spoken used to tell someone that you will try to do what he or she wants, but may not be able to: I’ll try to get us tickets, but I can’t promise anything.4I promise you... spoken used to emphasize that what you are saying is true: I promise you, it really does work!5promise (somebody) the moon/world if you promise someone the moon, you promise to do things that you cannot really do: Politicians promise the world and deliver nothing. verb | noun promisepromise2 ●●● W2 noun 1[countable] a statement that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen: You made a promise, so you have to keep it.promise of I’m tired of their empty promises of help.promise to He had broken his promise to his father (=not done what he said he would do).a promise to do something Jim made a promise to quit smoking.promise that I took her statement as a vague promise that I would get a promotion.2[uncountable] signs that something or someone will be good or successful: The project seemed full of promise. John shows a lot of promise as a writer (=is likely to be good).promise of More research is needed to fulfill the promise of this powerful technology.3[singular, uncountable] a sign that something, usually something good, will probably happen: promise of The warm air held the promise of spring. [Origin: 1300–1400 Latin promissum, from the past participle of promittere to send out, promise]COLLOCATIONSverbsmake a promise I made a promise to my mother that I’d take care of Dad.keep a promise (also fulfill a promise formal) (=do what you promised to do) She said she would come back, and she kept her promise.break a promise (=not do what you promised to do) He would never break his promise to his wife.hold somebody to his/her promise (=make him or her keep it) The voters intend to hold the mayor to his promises.deliver on your promise (=do what you have promised) He criticized the Democrats for failing to deliver on their promises.adjectives/nouns + promisea solemn promise As governor, I made a solemn promise to defend the laws of the Republic.a firm promise (=definite) We have had several firm promises of help.a vague promise (=not definite) Larry made a vague promise to visit soon.a false/empty/hollow promise (=one that will not be kept) He had deceived her with false promises of marriage.a broken promise (=one that has not been kept) He had said there would be no new taxes, and this broken promise lost him the election.a campaign/election promise Politicians always make campaign promises they know they can’t keep. |
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