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.
我保證幫你做作業。
to show that something might happen
The dark sky promises rain soon.
黑暗的天空預示著很快要下雨。
a statement that you will do something
She made a promise to call me tomorrow.
她承諾明天給我打電話。
a sign that someone will do well
The young athlete shows great promise for the future.
這位年輕運動員展現出未來的巨大潛力。
a sign that something good might happen
The sunny morning holds the promise of a beautiful day.
陽光燦爛的早晨預示著美好的一天。