Definitions
n. A serious promise to do or not do something
誓言；郑重承诺
v. To promise firmly that you will do something
发誓；郑重承诺
Example
She made a vow to visit her grandmother weekly.
她郑重承诺每周都去看望祖母。
Local leaders vowed to protect public parks despite growing pressure to develop more housing.
尽管增加住房建设的压力越来越大，当地领导人仍承诺保护公共公园。
Collocations
- make a vow
- keep a vow
- break a vow
- vow to do something
Synonyms
- pledge
- promise
Usage tip
动词常用vow to do或vow that从句。
FAQ
- What does vow mean?
- A serious promise to do or not do something To promise firmly that you will do something
- How is vow pronounced?
- UK /vaʊ/, US /vaʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
