promise

🇺🇸 /ˈprɑːmɪs/ 🇬🇧 /ˈprɒmɪs/
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标签 TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B1
verb
A2

to say you will do something for sure

I promise to help you with your homework.

我保证帮你做作业。

R

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。

noun
A2

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。

B2

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。

R

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。

translation

v. 保证, 预示
n. 承诺, 潜力, 希望

词形变化

3rd Present promises
Past promised
Perfect promised
Progressive promising
Plural promises