promise

承诺、诺言

He made a promise to pay back the money by Friday.

他承诺在星期五前把钱还清。

潜力、前景、希望

The young pitcher has shown great promise this season.

这位年轻投手本季展现出极大的潜力。

承诺、答应、保证

She promised to call me as soon as she arrived.

她答应一到就打电话给我。

许给、答应给

My parents promised me a new bike for my birthday.

我父母答应生日时送我一台新的自行车。

预示、有望

The dark clouds over the hills promise heavy rain tonight.

山头上的乌云预示今晚将有大雨。

我保证、真的口语

It won't hurt at all, I promise you.

一点都不会痛，我保证。