assure

美 [əˈʃʊr]英 [əˈʃʊə(r)]
  • vt.保证;确保;向…保证;使确定;保险(尤指人寿险);使确信;查明;弄清

过去式: assured 现在分词: assuring 过去分词: assured 第三人称单数: assures

as- 朝,向,加强 + sure 肯定

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verb

1

使确信;向…保证
to tell sb that sth is definitely true or is definitely going to happen, especially when they have doubts about it

You think I did it deliberately, but I assure you (that) I did not.

你认为这是我故意干的,不过我向你保证不是的。

We were assured that everything possible was being done.

我们确信是在尽一切努力。

She's perfectly safe, I can assure you .

我可以向你保证,她绝对安全。

We assured him of our support.

我们向他保证给予支持。

‘He'll come back,’ Susan assured her.

“他会回来的。”苏珊安慰她道。

2

弄清;查明
to make yourself certain about sth

He assured himself of her safety.

他确定她是安全的。

She assured herself that the letter was still in the drawer.

她查清楚信仍然在抽屉里。

3

确保;使确定
to make sth certain to happen

Victory would assure a place in the finals.

胜利将确保能参加决赛。

Victory would assure them a place in the finals.

胜利将确保他们能参加决赛。

4

保险(尤指人寿险)
to insure sth, especially against sb's death

What is the sum assured?

人寿保险额是多少?

习语

used to emphasize that what you say is true or will definitely happen

你就放心吧,我们会千方百计找到他。
You may rest assured that we will do all we can to find him.

assure

频次

  • 1
    VERB 向…保证;使…确信;使…放心
    If you assure someone that something is true or will happen, you tell them that it is definitely true or will definitely happen, often in order to make them less worried.

    He hastened to assure me that there was nothing traumatic to report...

    他忙不迭地向我保证,并没有什么悲惨的事要诉说。

  • 2
    VERB 保证,确保(得到)
    To assure someone of something means to make certain that they will get it.

    Last night's resounding victory over Birmingham City has virtually assured them of promotion...

    昨晚大胜伯明翰城队实际上已确保他们能够晋级。

  • 3
    PHRASE 我可以向你保证;相信我
    You use phrases such as I can assure you or let me assure you to emphasize the truth of what you are saying.

    I can assure you that the animals are well cared for...

    我可以向你保证动物们得到了精心照顾。

verb

1
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
Synonym: see check insure see to it ensure control ascertain
2
assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence
I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe
3
make a promise or commitment
Synonym: promise
4
make certain of
This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us
Preparation will guarantee success!
Synonym: guarantee ensure insure secure
5
inform positively and with certainty and confidence
I tell you that man is a crook!
Synonym: tell
6
cause to feel sure;give reassurance to
The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe
Synonym: reassure

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  1. You think I did it deliberately , but I assure you I did not .

    你认为这是我故意干的,不过我向你保证不是的。

  2. Ways must be found to assure our children a decent start in life .

    必须想办法保证我们的孩子有一个不错的人生开端。

  3. He is assured of his place in history .

    他相信自己一定会在历史上占有一席之地。

  4. ' He 'll come back , ' Susan assured her .

    “他会回来的。”苏珊安慰她道。

  5. You may rest assured that we will do all we can to find him .

    你就放心吧,我们会千方百计找到他。

  6. Victory would assure them a place in the finals .

    胜利将确保他们能参加决赛。

  7. You are assured of a warm welcome at this hotel .

    你在这家旅馆肯定会受到热情欢迎。

  8. Victory would assure a place in the finals .

    胜利将确保能参加决赛。

  9. The makers of the product assured us that there had been no sacrifice of quality .

    这一产品的制造商向我们保证说他们没有牺牲质量。

  10. We assured him of our support .

    我们向他保证给予支持。

  11. He assured himself of her safety .

    他确定她是安全的。

  12. He spoke in a calm , assured voice .

    他冷静自信地说。

  13. Success seemed assured .

    看来已必胜无疑。

  14. What is the sum assured ?

    人寿保险额是多少?

  15. They were assured of victory .

    他们已经稳操胜劵。

  16. Victory seemed assured .

    看来必胜无疑了。

  17. I 've assured him I have no plans to let him go

    我向他保证,我绝对没打算让他走人。

  18. This may sound trivial , but I assure you it is quite important !

    这听上去也许微不足道,但是,相信我,它十分重要!

  19. Rest assured , he probably has rather more common sense than you realize .

    放心吧,他知道的常识很可能比你以为的要多得多。

  20. I can assure you that the animals are well cared for

    我可以向你保证动物们得到了精心照顾。

  21. Our victory is assured ; nothing can stop us

    我们必胜,我们锐不可当。

  22. And let me assure you I will use whatever force is necessary to restore order .

    我向你保证,我将动用一切必要力量来恢复秩序。

  23. Can you assure me that my father is not suffering ?

    你能保证我父亲不会受罪吗?

  24. In 1990 , we were all earnestly assured that property values could only go up .

    1990年时我们都得到信誓旦旦的保证说房地产只可能升值。

  25. Success was assured and , at least to start with , the system operated smoothly .

    成功有保证了,至少该系统一开始运行得挺顺利。

  26. Their parents can rest assured that their children 's safety will be of paramount importance

    家长尽可放心,孩子们的安全将成为重中之重。

  27. ' You can depend on me , ' Cross assured him .

    “你可以信赖我,”克罗斯向他保证。

  28. Laura Davies is assured of a place in Europe 's team

    劳拉·戴维斯确信能在欧洲队中占据一席之地。

  29. Yesterday , her future seemed assured .

    昨天,她的未来似乎已经在握。

  30. He hastened to assure me that there was nothing traumatic to report

    他忙不迭地向我保证,并没有什么悲惨的事要诉说。

前缀
e-朝,向,加强

assist v. 帮助

as- 朝,向,加强 + sist 站立

assemble v. 集合

as- 朝,向,加强 + semble 相似,一样

assess vt. 评估

as- 朝,向,加强 + sess 坐

assign vt. 分派,布置(工作、任务等)

as- 朝,向,加强 + sign 标记

associate v. 联合

as- 朝,向,加强 + soci 同伴,结交,联合 + -ate 做,造成

assume v. 假定

as- 朝,向,加强 + sum 用,拿 + -e

astonish vt. 震惊

as- 朝,向,加强 + ton 打雷 + -ish 造成

assimilate v. (使)同化

as- 朝,向,加强 + simil- 类似,一样 + -ate 做,造成

assistance n. 帮助

as- 朝,向,加强 + sist 站立 + -ance 性质,状况

assumption n. 假定

as- 朝,向,加强 + sumpt 用,拿 + -ion 行为,状态

asset n. 资产,财产

as- 朝,向,加强 + set 足够

ascertain vt. 查明

as- 朝,向,加强 + cert 确实,确信 + -ain 表示人

assert v. 明确肯定

as- 朝,向,加强 + sert 放置,结合

后缀
e-肯定

ensure v. 确保

en- 进入,使… + sure 肯定

guarantee assure certify promise swear 【导航词义:保证】
guarantee v. 保证,担保
〔辨析〕

指以口头或书面形式作保证、担保、承诺,含若违背则予以补偿之意。

〔例证〕

I can guarantee that he will pay off the debt.

我可以保证他会还清债务的。

I can't guarantee I will finish the work before dark.

我不能保证天黑前完成那项工作。

The law guarantees equal rights for men and women.

法律保证男女平等。

assure v. 向…保证,使确信
〔辨析〕

指用言语承诺某事一定会发生或一定是真实的,以消除他人的疑虑或担心。

〔例证〕

I can assure you that your daughter will be happy here.

我可以向你保证,你女儿在这里会很快乐的。

We assured the tourists of an enjoyable holiday.

我们使游客确信准能过一个愉快的假期。

certify v. 担保
〔辨析〕

较正式用词,指向他人保证某人或某事物可靠、没有问题等。

〔例证〕

certify sb's honesty and reliability

担保某人诚实可靠

I certify on my honour that she is innocent.

我用名誉担保她是清白无辜的。

promise v. 保证,答应
〔辨析〕

指保证一定会做某事或提供某物,或某事一定会发生,侧重于自己的主观意向,用言语使人感到放心。

〔例证〕

He promised to return the money to me.

他保证把钱还给我。

He promised her that he would marry her.

他保证要娶她。

swear v. 起誓保证;;〈非正式〉发誓,保证
〔辨析〕

指以发誓的形式作出保证,或强调自己所说的是真话。

〔例证〕

He swore that he would get his revenge.

他发誓要报仇。

I never touched his wallet, I swear!

我绝没有碰过他的钱包,我发誓!

He swore never to gamble again.

他发誓再也不赌博了。

  • 习语

v.

rest assured (that…)

(强调所言确凿无误)尽管放心
used to emphasize that what you say is true or will definitely happen

You may rest assured that we will do all we can to find him.

你就放心吧,我们会千方百计找到他。