promise

Danh từ

lời hứa, lời hẹn

make a promise

hứa

keep a promise

giữ lời hứa

we received many promises of help

chúng tôi đã nhận được nhiều lời hứa giúp đỡ

hứa hẹn; triển vọng

his work shows great promise

công việc của anh ta tỏ ra có nhiều hứa hẹn

there is a promise of better weather tomorrow

có triển vọng là ngày mai thời tiết tốt hơn

Động từ

hứa, hẹn

I can't promise, but I'll do my best

tôi không thể hứa, nhưng tôi sẽ làm hết sức mình

"promise [me] you won't forget!" "I promise"

hứa với tôi là sẽ không quên đi!" – "Tôi xin hứa"

hứa hẹn, khiến cho có triển vọng

it promises to be warm this afternoon

chiều nay có triển vọng là trời sẽ ấm

I [can] promise you

(khẩu ngữ)

tôi đoan chắc ( cam đoan) với anh

you won't regret it, I promise you

tôi cam đoan chắc với anh là anh sẽ không hối tiếc về điều đó

promise [somebody] the earth (the moon)

hứa hươu hứa vượn với ai; the promised land

đất hứa(trong kinh thánh)

nơi cực lạc, chốn thiên thai

promises well

chính sách mới có triển vọng tốt

* Các từ tương tự:
promise-breach, promise-breaker, promisee, promiser
noun

plural -ises

[count] :a statement telling someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future

I'll be here early tomorrow, and that's a promise. [=I promise that I'll be here early tomorrow]

Do I have your promise that you'll support me? [=do you promise to support me?]

She gave me her promise.

I don't believe his promise of further tax cuts. = I don't believe his promise to cut taxes further.

He made a promise to help her. = He made a promise that he would help her. [=he promised to help her]

He kept/fulfilled his promise. [=he did what he said he would do]

He broke his promise. = He went back on his promise. [=he didn't do what he said he would do]

She never made a promise that she didn't intend to keep.

[noncount] :an indication of future success or improvement

a young artist who shows (a lot of) promise [=who seems talented and likely to do good work in the future]

Her early novels were full of promise. [=were very promising]

The new drug holds/has promise. [=the new drug could be effective or successful]

a reason to expect that something will happen in the future - + of; [noncount]

There is little promise of relief in the forecast.

They were attracted by the promise of success. [singular]

a sunny morning that gives every promise of a fine day

There is a promise of better days ahead.

a lick and a promise

xem lick

verb

-ises; -ised; -ising

to tell someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future [+ obj]

He promised to buy his son a new bicycle. = He promised his son a new bicycle. = He promised a new bicycle to his son.

Promise me that you won't tell anyone.

I can't promise you that I'll be able to go, but I'll do my best.

The governor promised that the prisoners would receive a fair trial.

She promised to announce the results tomorrow.

International organizations have promised aid.

I promise to be careful. [no obj]

You always promise, but you never do what you say you will.

I won't tell anyone. Promise? Yes, I promise.

[+ obj] somewhat formal :to make (something) seem likely :to show signs of (something that is likely or expected to happen)

Those gray skies promise rain.

Something that promises to be good, exciting, etc., is expected to be good, exciting, etc.

The race promises to be the most exciting of the season.

It promises to be a good game. [=it should be a good game]

I (can) promise you

used to emphasize a statement

He's only concerned about himself, I promise [=assure] you.

I can promise you, you won't be disappointed.

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

He promised her the stars and the moon, but he never even bought her flowers.

Politicians will promise the earth when they're trying to get elected.

* Các từ tương tự:
Promised Land
noun

You have my promise that the book will be completed by the deadline. She broke her promise to marry him. Unlike a contract, a promise does not imply a mutual commitment

assurance

(solemn) word (of honour)

pledge

vow

oath

undertaking

engagement

bond

commitment

guaranty

guarantee

warranty

agreement

contract

covenant

compact

This first novel shows a lot of promise. There is little promise that compensation will be paid to the victims by the government

expectation

potential

capability

likelihood

probability

verb

Harold promised to do what cannot be done. We were promised a free ride on the roundabout. She promises she will repay the loan promptly. Make him pay for the damage as he promised

assure

give one's word (of honour)

pledge

swear

vow

take an oath

undertake

engage

commit oneself

guarantee or guaranty

warrant

cross one's heart (and hope to die)

Though the economic situation promised to improve, many were disappointed that it took so long

give indication of

hint at

suggest

foretell

augur

indicate

show signs of

be in store for

look like

seem or appear likely or probable

Brit be on the cards

US be in the cards

Literary bid fair

betoken

bespeak

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