promise是名词吗

Question

promise是名词吗

Answer 1

既是名词也是动词
名词 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.
及物动词 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
不及物动词 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.