ensure
/ɪnˈʃʊə(r)/verb
with obj.
1- make certain that (something) will occur or be the case保证, 担保：
with clause the client must ensure that accurate records are kept.客户必须确保作准确的记录。
1.1
- make certain of obtaining or providing (something)保证获得; 保证给予：
with two objs she would ensure him a place in society.她会保证他有社会地位。
1.2
- no obj.
ensure against
make sure that (a problem) does not occur保证不会发生（问题）。
USAGE
On the difference between ensure and insure, see usage at insure.
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