词汇 promise 在中文的含义

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promise

US /ˈprɑː.mɪs/
UK /ˈprɒm.ɪs/
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名词

1.

承诺, 诺言

a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that a particular thing will happen

示例:
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He made a promise to help her.
他承诺会帮助她。
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Keep your promises.
信守你的诺言。
2.

潜力, 前途

an indication of future success or potential

示例:
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The young artist shows great promise.
这位年轻的艺术家展现出巨大的潜力。
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Her early work held much promise.
她的早期作品很有前途。

动词

1.

承诺, 保证

state that one will or will not do something or that something will or will not happen

示例:
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I promise to be there on time.
我保证准时到场。
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She promised to call me back.
她答应给我回电话。
2.

预示, 有望

give good grounds for expecting (a particular outcome or development)

示例:
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The dark clouds promise rain.
乌云预示着下雨。
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The new treatment promises to be very effective.
新疗法有望非常有效。