promissory
UK/'prɒmɪs(ə)rɪ/US/'prɒmisәri/
A1
Definitions
adj.
Containing or conveying a promise, especially a promise to pay
约定的；允诺的（尤指付款承诺）
Root Breakdown
Native EnglishFrom promise (pro- + miss = "sent forward") + -ory (relating to). Almost always in "promissory note" — a signed document promising to pay a sum.
Root miss still carries 88 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.promissory note本票；期票
- 2.promissory oath誓言；承诺宣誓
- 3.[promissory clause]承诺条款
- 4.[promissory obligation]承诺义务
Example Sentences
- 1.
He signed a promissory note for the loan.