promise n. 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。