1 promise /ˈprɑːməs/ noun plural promises
plural promises
Learner's definition of PROMISE
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[count] : a statement telling someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future承诺；诺言 -
I'll be here early tomorrow, and that's a promise. [=I promise that I'll be here early tomorrow]明天一早我会在这儿，我保证。
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Do I have your promise that you'll support me? [=do you promise to support me?]你保证支持我吗？
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She gave me her promise.她向我做了承诺。
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I don't believe his promise of further tax cuts. = I don't believe his promise to cut taxes further.我不相信他进一步减税的承诺。
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He made a promise to help her. = He made a promise that he would help her. [=he promised to help her]他承诺要帮助她。
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He kept/fulfilled his promise. [=he did what he said he would do]他信守/履行诺言。
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He broke his promise. = He went back on his promise. [=he didn't do what he said he would do]他违背了诺言。
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She never made a promise that she didn't intend to keep.她从不许下自己不愿遵守的诺言。
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[noncount] : an indication of future success or improvement成功的迹象 -
a young artist who shows (a lot of) promise [=who seems talented and likely to do good work in the future]大有前途的年轻艺术家
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Her early novels were full of promise. [=were very promising]她的早期小说非常有前途。
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The new drug holds/has promise. [=the new drug could be effective or successful]这种新药前景乐观。
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: a reason to expect that something will happen in the future迹象；征兆；预示 —
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a lick and a promise
— see 2lick 2 promise /ˈprɑːməs/ verb
promises; promised; promising
2 promise
/ˈprɑːməs/
verb
promises; promised; promising
Learner's definition of PROMISE
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: to tell someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future许诺；承诺；保证 [+ object]
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He promised to buy his son a new bicycle. = He promised his son a new bicycle. = He promised a new bicycle to his son.他许诺给儿子买一辆新自行车。
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Promise me that you won't tell anyone.答应我不要告诉任何人。
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I can't promise you that I'll be able to go, but I'll do my best.我不能向你保证我能去，但是我会尽量去。
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The governor promised that the prisoners would receive a fair trial.州长承诺囚犯们会受到公正的审判。
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She promised to announce the results tomorrow.她答应明天公布结果。
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International organizations have promised aid.国际组织已承诺提供援助。
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I promise to be careful.我保证会小心的。
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You always promise, but you never do what you say you will.你总是许诺，但从来不兑现。
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“I won't tell anyone.” “Promise?” “Yes, I promise.”“我不会告诉任何人的。”“说话算数？”“嗯，算数。”
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[+ object] somewhat formal : to make (something) seem likely : to show signs of (something that is likely or expected to happen)使很可能；预示 ◊ Something that promises to be good, exciting, etc., is expected to be good, exciting, etc.有望成为
I (can) promise you
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used to emphasize a statement（用于强调）我保证 -
He's only concerned about himself, I promise [=assure] you.他只关心他自己，我可以向你肯定。
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I can promise you, you won't be disappointed.我保证你不会失望的。
promise (someone) the stars/moon/earth/world
: to promise (someone) that you will do or give something great or wonderful even though it is not possible对某人许下不可能实现的承诺；给某人开空头支票 -
He promised her the stars and the moon, but he never even bought her flowers.他给她开了一大堆空头支票，可连一支花儿也没给她买过。
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Politicians will promise the earth when they're trying to get elected.政客们在竞选时会给出一大堆不可能实现的承诺。