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promise

verb
/ˈprɒmɪs/
/ˈprɑːmɪs/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they promise
/ˈprɒmɪs/
/ˈprɑːmɪs/
he / she / it promises
/ˈprɒmɪsɪz/
/ˈprɑːmɪsɪz/
past simple promised
/ˈprɒmɪst/
/ˈprɑːmɪst/
past participle promised
/ˈprɒmɪst/
/ˈprɑːmɪst/
-ing form promising
/ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/
/ˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/
Idioms
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  1. [intransitive, transitive] to tell somebody that you will definitely do or not do something, or that something will definitely happen许诺;承诺;答应;保证
    • ‘We haven't got time to go to the park.’ ‘But you promised!’“我们没有时间去公园。” '但你答应!'
    • promise to do something The college principal promised to look into the matter.学院院长答应调查这个问题。
    • ‘Promise not to tell anyone!’ ‘I promise.’“你要保证不告诉别人!” “我保证。”
    • They arrived at 7.30 as they had promised.他们按说定的 7:30 到达了。
    • promise something The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster.政府已承诺对这次灾难进行全面调查。
    • I'll see what I can do but I can't promise anything.我会看看我能做什么,但不能给予任何承诺。
    • promise (that)… The brochure promised (that) the local food would be superb.旅游指南中保证说当地有上佳的美食。
    • promise somebody (that)… You promised me (that) you’d be home early tonight.你曾向我保证今晚会早回家的。
    • promise something to somebody He promised the money to his grandchildren.他答应把这笔钱给孙儿孙女们。
    • promise somebody something He promised his grandchildren the money.他答应给孙儿孙女们这笔钱。
    • promise yourself something I've promised myself some fun when the exams are over.等考试完了,我打算好好玩玩。
    • promise (somebody) + speech ‘I'll be back soon,’ she promised.“我马上回来。” 她答应说。
    Extra Examples
    • He repeatedly promised to cut taxes in his campaign.竞选中他一再承诺要减税。
    • I am sending you information on holidays as promised.正如所许诺的那样,我现在给你寄去关于度假的资料。
    • I can definitely promise you that I'll do all I can to help.我可以明确地向你保证,我将尽我所能提供帮助。
    • I can't promise I'll be there.我不能保证我会去那里。
    • She promised faithfully that she would come.她信誓旦旦地答应会来。
    • I've promised my old computer to Jane.我已答应把旧电脑给简了。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • faithfully
    • solemnly
    • initially
    verb + promise
    • can
    • cannot
    • seem to
    preposition
    • to
    phrases
    • as promised
    • I can’t promise anything
    See full entry
  2. [transitive] to make something seem likely to happen; to show signs of something使很可能;预示
    • it promises to be something It promises to be an exciting few days.那可望是兴奋刺激的几天。
    • promise something There were dark clouds overhead promising rain.天上乌云密布,预示就要下雨。
    Extra Examples
    • The plan seemed to promise a new beginning.这个计划似乎预示着新的开端。
    • It was a disappointing end to a season which had promised so much for the team.这个赛季该队本来大有希望,但结局却令人失望。
    • The new drug promises to bring relief to thousands of asthma sufferers.这种新药可能会让成千上万的哮喘患者症状得以缓解。
  3. Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin promissum ‘something promised’, neuter past participle of promittere ‘put forth, promise’, from pro- ‘forward’ + mittere ‘send’.
Idioms
I (can) promise you
  1. (informal) used as a way of encouraging or warning somebody about something(用于鼓励或警告)保证,保管
    • I can promise you, you'll have a wonderful time.我保证你会玩得很痛快。
    • If you don't take my advice, you'll regret it, I promise you.你若不听我的劝告,保管你会后悔的。
promise (somebody) the earth/moon/world
  1. (informal) to make promises that will be impossible to keep作出不可能实现的承诺
    • Politicians promise the earth before an election, but things are different afterwards.政客在大选前向地球许诺,但事后情况有所不同。

promise

noun
/ˈprɒmɪs/
/ˈprɑːmɪs/
Idioms
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  1. [countable] a statement that tells somebody that you will definitely do or not do something诺言;许诺;承诺
    • to make/keep/fulfil/break a promise兑现/兑现/履行/兑现承诺
    • You haven't gone back on your promise, have you?你该不会反悔了吧?
    • He simply broke every single promise he ever made me.他给我的承诺没有一个兑现。
    • The minister was under attack for a series of broken promises.这位部长因一系列违背诺言而受到攻击。
    • promise to do something She kept her promise to visit her aunt regularly.她信守诺言,定期去看望姑妈。
    • He fulfilled a campaign promise to end the war.他兑现了结束战争的竞选承诺。
    • promise to somebody He had now to deliver on his promises to the Canadian electorate.他现在必须兑现对加拿大选民的诺言。
    • promise from/by somebody These are empty promises from a party not in a position to honour them.这些是党不能兑现承诺的空洞承诺。
    • It is unlikely that these laws will be changed, despite promises by the Prime Minister.尽管有总理的承诺,这些法律还是不太可能被修改。
    • promise of something The government failed to keep its promise of lower taxes.政府未能兑现减税的承诺。
    • They were lured by government promises of either money or other benefits.他们被政府关于金钱或其他利益的承诺所吸引。
    • promise (that…) Do I have your promise that you won't tell anyone about this?你保证不把这事告诉任何人吗?
    Extra Examples
    • I try not to make promises that I can't keep.我尽量不承诺无法兑现的事。
    • I won't be late. That's a promise!我不会迟到的。说话算数!
    • I'll consider it, but I make no promises.我会考虑的,但是我不敢保证。
    • Politicians should be held to their promises.应该要求政治家们信守自己的诺言。
    • She had obviously forgotten her promise to call me.她显然把答应给我打电话的事忘得一干二净了。
    • They've made all sorts of promises about reforming the health system.他们作出了改革卫生体制的种种承诺。
    • We extracted a promise from them that they would repay the money by May.我们设法让他们作出承诺,在 5 月之前把钱还清。
    • He repeated his promise that there would be extra help for the poorest pensioners.他再次承诺,将为最贫困的退休人员提供更多帮助。
    • You gave me your promise I could use the car tonight.你答应过我今晚可以用车。
    • promises of support支持的诺言
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • big
    • rash
    • broken
    verb + promise
    • give somebody
    • make (somebody)
    • hold out
    promise + noun
    • ring
    preposition
    • promise about
    • promise of
    See full entry
  2. [uncountable] a sign that somebody/something will be successful获得成功的迹象 synonym potential
    • Her work shows great promise.她的作品显示她大有前途。
    • Their research holds considerable promise.他们的研究前景广阔。
    • He failed to fulfil his early promise.他没有像小时候表现的那样有出息。
    • Their future was full of promise.他们的未来充满希望。
    • promise for something Stem cell research offers real promise for the treatment of currently incurable diseases.干细胞研究为治疗目前无法治愈的疾病提供了真正的希望。
    Extra Examples
    • She showed great promise as a runner.她作为赛跑运动员很有前途。
    • a pianist of promise有发展前途的钢琴手
    • The year began so full of promise, and ended in disappointment.这一年开始时充满了希望,却以失望而告终。
    • This new venture holds great promise for the future.这家新企业将大有前途。
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    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • considerable
    • enormous
    • great
    verb + promise
    • hold
    • show
    • fulfil/​fulfill
    preposition
    • of promise
    • promise as
    phrases
    • full of promise
    See full entry
  3. [uncountable, singular] promise of something a sign, or a reason for hope that something may happen, especially something good吉兆;迹象
    • The day dawned bright and clear, with the promise of warm, sunny weather.拂晓时晴空万里,预示着温暖晴朗的天气。
    • The dog approached, attracted by the promise of food.那只狗走近了,对食物的承诺着迷了。
    • Organic food seems to hold out the promise of healthy living.看来有机食品有望实现健康生活的承诺。
  4. Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin promissum ‘something promised’, neuter past participle of promittere ‘put forth, promise’, from pro- ‘forward’ + mittere ‘send’.
Idioms
a lick and a promise
  1. (informal) the act of performing a task quickly and carelessly, especially of washing or cleaning something quickly草草了事,敷衍塞责(尤指快速地洗刷东西)
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promisepromiseD.J.:[ˈprɔmis]K.K.:[ˈprɑmɪs]vt. & vi.1.允诺; 答应I can't promise.我不能应允。I want you to promise me.我想让你对我做出承诺。I promised that I would write regularly.我答应要经常写信。I can't give you the book; I've promised it to Susan.我不能把这本书送给你, 因为我已经答应把它送给苏珊了。She promised me to try her best to help him.她向我保证要尽力帮助他。2.有…希望; 预示He promises highly.他的前途远大。A timely snow promises a good harvest.瑞雪兆丰年。She promised to be a brilliant musician.有迹象表明她会成为有才华的音乐家。My father seems to promise himself his first journey abroad.我父亲好像盼望他的第一次海外旅行。n.1.承诺, 诺言I'd like to come with you but that's not a promise, don't rely on it.我愿意和你一起去, 但这不是允诺, 别指望我一定去。2.希望, 前途You show promise as a musician but your lack of practice is keeping you back.你有希望成为音乐家, 但是缺乏实践会影响你的发展。
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promise verb | noun
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prom·ise / 5prBmIs ; 5prRmEs /verb
1. I,Tto tell someone that you will definitely do or provide something or that something will happen保证,答应:
Last night the headmaster promised a full investigation.校长昨晚答应进行全面调查。
promise to do sth
She's promised to do all she can to help.她答应尽力帮忙。
promise (that)
Hurry up – we promised we wouldn't be late.快点,我们保证过不会迟到的。
promise sb (that)
You promised me the car would be ready on Monday.你答应过我车子星期一可以用。
'Promise me you won't do anything stupid.' 'I promise.'“答应我你不会做蠢事。”“我答应。”
promise sth to sb
I've promised that book to Ian, I'm afraid.我已经答应把那本书给伊恩了,对不起。
promise sb sth
The company promised us a bonus this year.公司承诺今年给我们发奖金。
'I'll be back by 1.00.' ' Promise ?' 'Yes! Don't worry.'“我一点钟前会回来。”“你保证?”“是的! 别担心。”
He reappeared two hours later, as promised .就像他保证过的,他两小时后再次露面。
2. Tto show signs of something预示…可能发生:
promise to be sth
Tonight's meeting promises to be a difficult one.今晚的会议有可能不容易对付。
dark clouds promising showers later预示着稍后有阵雨的乌云
3. promise sb the moon / the earth to promise to give someone something that is impossible for you to give向某人作无法兑现的承诺
4. I can't promise (anything) spokenused to tell someone that you will try to do what they want, but may not be able to我无法保证:
I'll try my best to get tickets, but I can't promise anything.我会尽我所能搞到门票,但我不能保证什么。
5. I promise you spokenused to emphasize a promise, warning, or statement我保证:
I promise you, it does work!我保你管用!

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promisenoun
1. Ca statement that you will definitely do or provide something or that something will definitely happen保证,承诺,诺言:
[+ of ]
a promise of help答应帮忙的承诺
[+ to ]
his promise to his father他对父亲的承诺
promise to do sth
She made a promise to visit them once a month.她保证一个月看望他们一次。
promise that
his promise that the job would be mine他对我作出的我将得到那份工作的承诺
keep / break a promise ( = to do or fail to do something you promised )遵守/违背诺言
Don't make promises you can't keep.不要许下不能兑现的诺言。
I might have to break my promise.我可能不得不违背我的诺言。
I'll never lie to you again. You have my solemn promise .我再也不会对你撒谎了,我郑重保证。
2. Usigns that something or someone will be good or successful〔某事或某人有好结果或成功的〕迹象,征兆:
a young man full of promise一个很有前途的年轻人
Bill shows great promise as a goalkeeper.作为守门员,比尔大有希望。
She didn't fulfil her early promise .她并未像小时候表现的那样有出息。
3. sing., Ua sign that something, usually something good, may happen迹象;〔通常指〕吉兆:
[+ of ]
the promise of spring春天的迹象
The letter gave a promise of greater happiness.那封信预示了更大的快乐。
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promise

1 promise /ˈprɑːməs/ noun
plural promises
1 promise
/ˈprɑːməs/
noun
plural promises
Learner's definition of PROMISE
[count] : a statement telling someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future承诺;诺言
[noncount] : an indication of future success or improvement成功的迹象
: a reason to expect that something will happen in the future迹象;征兆;预示+ of
[noncount]
[singular]

a lick and a promise

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2 promise /ˈprɑːməs/ verb
promises; promised; promising
2 promise
/ˈprɑːməs/
verb
promises; promised; promising
Learner's definition of PROMISE
: 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]
[no object]
[+ 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

used to emphasize a statement(用于强调)我保证

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
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promise n 答应,保证 (pro 前面+mise=在做事前送出的话=允诺)
miss, mit=send, cast 送,放出
mission n 派遣,使命 (miss+ion,送出=派遣)
missionary a 传道的 n 教士 (mission 使命+ary=[传教]使命的)
commission n 委员会,委任 (com 共同+miss+ion=共同送出[选出]的人=委员会)
dismiss v 解散,罢免 (dis 分开+miss=分开送=解散)
emissive a 发出的,放射的 (e 出+miss 送+ive=送出去)
emission n 发出,放射 (e+miss+ion)
emissary n 使者,密使 (e 出+miss+ary 人=送出去的人=使者)
remiss a 怠慢的,粗心的 (re 不+miss=不送出去=怠慢的)
remission n 宽恕,赦免 (re 再+miss+ion=再一次放过[别人]=宽恕)
omission n 省略 (o 出+miss+ion=放出去=省略)
permission n 允许 (per 始终+miss+ion=始终放入=允许)
permissive a 准许的,纵容的 (per+miss+ive)
submission n 屈服 (sub 下面+miss+ion=放在下面=屈服)
submissive a 服从的 (sub+miss+ive)
transmission n 转送,传达 (trans 横+miss+ion=横着送=传送过去)
premise n 前提 (pre 预先+mise=预先送出=前提)
promise n 答应,保证 (pro 前面+mise=在做事前送出的话=允诺)
surmise v 推测,猜测 (sur 在下面+mise=在下面说出的话=猜测)
demise v 让与,遗赠 (de 分开+mise=分开送=遗赠)
admit v 许可入学等,承认 (ad+mit=送来=许可进入)
commit v 委托,委任 (com 共同+mit=共同送=委任)
committee n 委员会 (commit+t+ee)
emit v 发光,发出 [味等] (e 出+mit=送出[气味]等)
intermit v 一时停止,间断 (inter 在中间+mit=在中间送东西=打断,间断)
intermittent a 间歇的 (intermit+t+ent)
omit v 省去,略去 (o 出+mit=送出=省略)
permit v 许可,允许 (per 始终+mit=始终放出来=许可)
remit v 汇款,饶恕 (re 再+mit=[把钱]再送出去=汇款)
submit v 使屈服,提出 (sub 下面+mit=送下去=屈服)
transmit v 寄送,传达 (trans 横+mit=横送过去=传达)
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