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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，”。“但你答应过的，”。
    • 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。
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    • 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。
    More Like This Verbs usually followed by infinitivesVerbs usually followed by infinitives
    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.政治家在选举前承诺地球，但选举后情况就不同了。

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许下/遵守/履行/违背诺言
    • 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.部长因一系列失信而受到攻击。
    • 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.他实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承诺。
    • promise from/by somebody These are empty promises from a party not in a position to honour them.这是一个无力兑现承诺的政党的空洞承诺。
    • It is unlikely that these laws will be changed, despite promises by the Prime Minister.尽管首相做出了承诺，但这些法律不太可能被修改。
    • 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.他们被政府许诺的金钱或其他好处所诱惑。
    • 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.他重申了他的承诺，将为最贫困的养老金领取者提供额外的帮助。
    • 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.他们的研究大有希望。
    • 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.干细胞研究为目前无法治愈的疾病的治疗提供了真正的希望。
    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.狗靠近了，被食物的承诺所吸引。
    • 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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