promise
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/ˈprɑːmɪs/
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/ˈprɒmɪs/
to say you will do something for sure
I promise to help you with your homework.
我保证帮你做作业。
to show that something might happen
The dark sky promises rain soon.
黑暗的天空预示着很快要下雨。
a statement that you will do something
She made a promise to call me tomorrow.
她承诺明天给我打电话。
a sign that someone will do well
The young athlete shows great promise for the future.
这位年轻运动员展现出未来的巨大潜力。
a sign that something good might happen
The sunny morning holds the promise of a beautiful day.
阳光明媚的早晨预示着美好的一天。