An engagement to do or not to do something. 约定;诺言。 The thing to be done or left undone. 约定之事。 A cause or ground for hope or expectation of good in the future. 希望;有望。 an empty promise 口惠;无诚意的许诺。 give [afford] promise of 有...的可能。 To assure, or engage to do, something. 允诺;约定。 I cannot positively promise. 我不能确定地承诺。 To give reason for hope or expectation. 有望;可望。 The day promises well. 今日可望天晴。 To engage or pledge (to do or not to do). 约定;允诺。 He promised assistance. 他答应帮助。 She promise to cone. = She promised that she would come. 她答应要来。 To agree to give, get, or the like, to or for someone. 答应(某人)某事或物。 He promised her a position. 他答应给她一个职位。 To give reason to hope for or expect. 有...希望;有...期望。 The investment promises large returns. 此项投资有获取巨利的希望。 The Land of Promise (= the Promised Land) 【圣】幸福的天堂(神应许的地方)。 n. promiser; promisor, n. promisee. |