1. to tell someone that you will definitely do something or that something will happen
向某人保證一定會做某事或某事一定會發生
He promised to call me as soon as he arrived.
他答應一到達就立刻打電話給我。
I promise I won't be late.
我保證我不會遲到。
Promised Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
promised
verb
快速理解
What does "Promised" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Promised"?
「promised」是 promise 的過去式及過去分詞，表示做出承諾或保證。
- 1
做出承諾
EN: to tell someone that you will definitely do something or that something will happen
翻譯: 向某人保證一定會做某事或某事將會發生
- 2
預示或預兆
EN: to show signs of something good or successful in the future
翻譯: 預示未來會有好的或成功的事情
- 3
答應給予
EN: to assure someone that you will give them something
翻譯: 向某人保證會給予某物
小提醒：注意時態：'promised' 是過去式，描述已做出的承諾；現在式是 'promise'，未來式是 'will promise'。
發音（How to Pronounce "Promised" in English）
How to pronounce "Promised" in English?"Promised" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Promised" from YouTube Videos
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Stanford
“She refused to sign the final adoption papers. She only relented a few months later when my parents promised that I would go to college.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Promised"?How does "Promised" change by context?
2. to make something seem likely to happen; to show signs of
使某事看起來很可能發生；預示
The clear sky promises a beautiful day for the picnic.
晴朗的天空預示著野餐會是個好天氣。
His early work promised a great future as an artist.
他早期的作品預示著他作為藝術家的光明未來。
3. to pledge or commit (something, like money or support) to someone or something
承諾給予（金錢、支持等）
The government has promised additional funding for the new hospital.
政府已承諾為新醫院提供額外資金。
Several companies promised their support for the charity event.
幾家公司承諾支持這次慈善活動。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Promised"?How to make natural sentences with "Promised"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| promise + (that) + clause | 承諾（做某事） | He promised (that) he would be on time. (他承諾他會準時。) |
| promise + to + V | 答應去做某事 | She promised to call me later. (她答應稍後打電話給我。) |
| promise + noun (e.g., support, help) | 答應給予（某物） | The company promised a full refund. (公司承諾全額退款。) |
| promise + noun + to + someone | 向某人承諾某事物 | He promised his loyalty to the team. (他向團隊承諾他的忠誠。) |
| promise + someone + noun | 向某人承諾某事物 | They promised us a bonus this year. (他們向我們承諾今年的獎金。) |
| promise + someone + (that) + clause | 向某人承諾... | I promised my mother (that) I would study harder. (我向母親承諾我會更用功讀書。) |
| promise + someone + to + V | 答應某人去做某事 | She promised her boss to finish the report. (她答應她的老闆完成報告。) |
| be promised + noun | 被承諾得到某物 | We were promised better working conditions. (我們被承諾會有更好的工作條件。) |
用法說明
How is "Promised" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Promised"?
promised doing vs promised to do
- promised to do 是標準且最常見的用法，表示「承諾去做某事」，強調未來將要履行的動作。
- promised doing 在標準文法中並不正確，應避免使用。
- 動詞 promise 後應直接接不定詞 to + 動詞原形，或接 that 子句。
- 口語中偶爾會聽到錯誤的 "promised doing"，這可能是受其他動詞（如 "enjoy doing"）的句型影響，但在正式寫作或考試中應使用正確形式。 EN: She promised to finish the report by Friday. 翻譯: 她承諾在星期五之前完成報告。
EN:He promised that he would call me later.
翻譯:他承諾稍後會打電話給我。
總結建議
使用 promised to do 來表達承諾將進行的動作，這是唯一正確的句型。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Promised" and similar words?How to choose "Promised" vs alternatives?
promised vs swear
「promised」通常指做出一個具體的承諾或保證，語氣較為一般；「swear」則語氣強烈得多，指發誓、立誓，常帶有莊重或正式的意味，甚至可能涉及誓言或詛咒。
promised vs guarantee
「promised」側重於口頭或意圖上的承諾，不一定有具體的保證機制；「guarantee」則強調提供正式的保證、擔保，通常意味著如果未能實現，會有具體的補償或後果。
promised vs assure
「promised」是向對方做出承諾，主語是做出承諾的人；「assure」則是向對方保證、使其安心，強調消除對方的疑慮或擔憂。
口語用法
How is "Promised" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Promised"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述他人的話，尤其是當對方做出保證時。 EN: He was like, "I promised I'd be there," and then he never showed up. 翻譯: 他就說：「我保證我會到，」結果根本沒出現。
EN:She promised me she'd call, but you know how that goes.
翻譯:她答應我會打電話，但你也知道結果如何。
語氣強調
常與其他詞語結合，以強調承諾的強度或表達無奈、懷疑。 EN: You promised me you wouldn't tell anyone! Seriously? 翻譯: 你明明答應我不會告訴任何人的！真的假的？
EN:I know I promised, but things have changed, okay?
翻譯:我知道我答應過，但情況有變，好嗎？
停頓填充
在組織句子或思考時，用來填充停頓，引出後續的條件或解釋。 EN: I promised... well, I said I'd try my best. 翻譯: 我答應了…嗯，我說我會盡力而為。
EN:He promised—and this is the important part—to handle everything himself.
翻譯:他保證—這點很重要—會自己處理所有事情。
正式寫作注意：在正式書面語（如合約、報告、學術論文）中，應避免使用上述口語引述或填充停頓的結構。請使用更精確、完整的句子來陳述承諾或義務，例如 "He gave a firm commitment to attend" 或 "The agreement guaranteed that..."，以確保嚴謹性與明確性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Promised"?What fixed phrases with "Promised" should I remember?
the promised land
the promised land
應許之地；期望中的樂土或理想境地
promised oneself
promised (that) one would/will
向自己保證（會做某事）
promised delivery
promised [noun]
承諾的交付（時間、物品等）
promised to help
promised to [verb]
答應幫忙
promised result
promised [noun]
承諾的結果；保證的效果
promise(d) the moon/the earth/a rainbow
promise (someone) the [grand thing]
做出不切實際的承諾；開空頭支票
long-promised reform
[adjective]-promised [noun]
承諾已久的改革
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Promised"?Which "Promised" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He promised to me that he would come.
✓He promised me that he would come.
動詞 "promise" 後面直接接間接受詞（人），不需要介系詞 "to"。正確結構是 "promise someone something" 或 "promise someone that..."。
×I promised helping him with the project.
✓I promised to help him with the project.
動詞 "promise" 後面接不定詞 "to + 動詞原形"，表示承諾要做某事，不能接動名詞 "-ing" 形式。
×She promised she will call me tomorrow.
✓She promised she would call me tomorrow.
當主句動詞是過去式 "promised" 時，後面的名詞子句通常使用過去時態（如 would, could）來保持時態一致，即使承諾的事情發生在未來。
×I am promised to attend the meeting.
✓I promised to attend the meeting.
"Promise" 是及物動詞，主語是做出承諾的人，應使用主動語態。被動語態 "am promised" 表示別人向我承諾，意思不同。
×He promised for a better salary.
✓He promised a better salary.
"Promise" 作為及物動詞，後面直接接承諾的事物（名詞或名詞片語），不需要介系詞 "for"。
×I promise you yesterday.
✓I promised you yesterday.
當描述過去做出的承諾時，動詞 "promise" 必須使用過去式 "promised"，不能使用原形。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Promised"?What are tense/participle forms of "Promised"?
promises(3rd_singular)promising(present_participle)promised(past)promised(past_participle)