promisen.1. 承诺,诺言[C][(+of)][+(that)][+to-v]Give me your promise that you'll never be late again.答应我你绝不再迟到了。2. 希望,前途[U][S]The young man shows promise as a poet.这位青年有成为诗人的希望。vt.1. 允诺,答应[+to-v][+that][O1][O5]He promised me the book.他答应给我这本书。He promised to help us.他答应要帮助我们。I can't give you the book; I've promised it to Susan.我不能把这本书给你;我已经答应给苏珊了。2. 给人以...的指望;有...的可能[+to-v]It promises to be fine tomorrow.明天有希望是个好天气。3. 【口】向...保证,向...断言vi.1. 允诺,作出保证2. 有指望,有前途[Q]That project promises well.那个工程很有希望成功。guarantyn.1. 保证书;担保vt.1. 保证