What does promise mean?

to say firmly that you will do something a firm statement that you will do something signs that someone or something may succeed

How is promise pronounced?

UK /ˈprɒmɪs/, US /ˈprɑːmɪs/.

/ˈprɒmɪs/ · /ˈprɑːmɪs/

CEFR level A2Topic SocietyWord #1363 in the learning path

承诺；答应

v. to say firmly that you will do something

承诺；答应

n. a firm statement that you will do something

承诺；诺言

n. signs that someone or something may succeed

潜力；前景

I promise to return your bicycle before dinner.

我保证晚饭前把自行车还给你。

Although renewable technologies show considerable promise, further investment is needed to make them widely affordable.

虽然可再生能源技术展现出巨大潜力，但仍需进一步投资，使其价格能被大众接受。

用promise to do，不用promise doing。

What does promise mean?: to say firmly that you will do something a firm statement that you will do something signs that someone or something may succeed
How is promise pronounced?: UK /ˈprɒmɪs/, US /ˈprɑːmɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.