promise
UK/'prɔmis/US/'prɒmis/
NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFLA2
Definitions
n.
A declaration that one will or will not do something
承诺，诺言
n.
An indication of future success or excellence
（成功的）希望，前途
v.
To assure someone that one will do something
承诺，答应
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpro- (forward) + mise (sent, from missus) = "sent forward." A promise is a word you send ahead of yourself into the future, committing you to act later. The "promising student" sense follows: someone who sends signs forward of what they will become.
Root miss still carries 88 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.keep a promise信守承诺
- 2.break a promise违背承诺
- 3.make a promise做出承诺
- 4.show promise显出前途
- 5.empty promise空头承诺
Example Sentences
- 1.
He kept his promise and paid back every cent.
- 2.
I promise I'll call you the moment I land.
- 3.
The young pianist shows great promise.