assure
英[ə'ʃʊə;ə'ʃɔː]
美[ə'ʃʊr]
英英释意
- 1. make certain of;
- "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"
- "Preparation will guarantee success!"
- 2. inform positively and with certainty and confidence;
- "I tell you that man is a crook!"
- 3. assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence;
- "I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe"
- 4. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something;
- "He verified that the valves were closed"
- "See that the curtains are closed"
- "control the quality of the product"
- 5. cause to feel sure; give reassurance to;
- "The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe"
- 6. make a promise or commitment