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assure

UK //əˈʃʊə(r)//US //əˈʃʊr//

词源

源自中古英语 'assuren',借自古法语 'asseurer',最终来自拉丁语 'ad-'(加强) + 'securus'(安全的)。

verb

❶ 向某人保证某事一定会发生或属实,以消除对方的疑虑或担忧。常用于正式或重要的承诺场合。

“I assure you that the project will be completed on time.”

(我向你保证项目会按时完成。)

“The doctor assured her that the surgery was safe.”

(医生向她保证手术是安全的。)

❶ 确保某事发生或实现,通常指通过行动或措施来保证结果。

“The new policy assures better working conditions.”

(新政策确保了更好的工作条件。)

“Regular maintenance assures the car's longevity.”

(定期保养确保了汽车的耐用性。)

同义词:guarantee, promise, ensure, confirm, pledge

常见短语

rest assured — 用于让对方放心,表示某事一定会发生或没有问题。

“Rest assured, we will handle everything for you.”

(请放心,我们会为你处理好一切。)