promise

verb

/ˈprɒmɪs/

/ˈprɑːmɪs/

动词形式

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

[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。
More Like This Verbs with two objects
Verbs with two objects
- bet
- bring
- build
- buy
- cost
- get
- give
- leave
- lend
- make
- offer
- owe
- pass
- pay
- play
- post
- promise
- read
- refuse
- sell
- send
- show
- sing
- take
- teach
- tell
- throw
- wish
- write
- 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。
Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- faithfully
- solemnly
- initially
- …
verb + promise
- can
- cannot
- seem to
- …
preposition
- to
phrases
- as promised
- I can’t promise anything
[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。
- 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 infinitives
Verbs usually followed by infinitives
- afford
- agree
- appear
- arrange
- attempt
- beg
- choose
- consent
- decide
- expect
- fail
- happen
- hesitate
- hope
- intend
- learn
- manage
- mean
- neglect
- offer
- prepare
- pretend
- promise
- refuse
- swear
- try
- want
- wish

词源late 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

(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

(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

[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？
- 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
Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- big
- rash
- broken
- …
verb + promise
- give somebody
- make (somebody)
- hold out
- …
promise + noun
- ring
preposition
- promise about
- promise of
[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。
- 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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Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- considerable
- enormous
- great
- …
verb + promise
- hold
- show
- fulfil/fulfill
- …
preposition
- of promise
- promise as
phrases
- full of promise
[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。

词源late 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

(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）