assurance
/əˈʃʊərəns/ · /əˈʃʊrəns/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6950 in the learning path
保证；担保
Definitions
n. A promise intended to remove doubt or worry.
保证；担保
n. Confidence in your abilities or in what you believe.
自信；把握
Example
She gave me her assurance that dinner was ready.
她向我保证晚餐已经准备好了。
Residents sought an assurance from the council that the new development would not reduce access to public parks.
居民要求地方议会保证，新开发项目不会影响公众前往公园。
Collocations
- give an assurance
- quality assurance
- speak with assurance
- life assurance
Word family
- assure (v.)
- assured (adj.)
- reassurance (n.)
Synonyms
- promise
- confidence
Antonyms
- uncertainty
Usage tip
表示具体保证时可数；表示自信时通常不可数。
FAQ
- What does assurance mean?
- A promise intended to remove doubt or worry. Confidence in your abilities or in what you believe.
- How is assurance pronounced?
- UK /əˈʃʊərəns/, US /əˈʃʊrəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
