assure

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
   1. 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。
   2. We were assured that everything possible was being done.
      我们确信是在尽一切努力。
   3. She's perfectly safe, I can assure you .
      我可以向你保证，她绝对安全。
   4. We assured him of our support.
      我们向他保证给予支持。
   5. ‘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
   1. He assured himself of her safety.
      他确定她是安全的。
   2. 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
   1. Victory would assure a place in the finals.
      胜利将确保能参加决赛。
   2. 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
   1. What is the sum assured?
      人寿保险额是多少？

1. See also: He hastened to assure me that there was nothing traumatic to report... 'Are you sure the raft is safe?' she asked anxiously. 'Couldn't be safer,' Max assured her confidently... Government officials recently assured Hindus of protection. assured
2. VERB 保证，确保（得到）
   To assure someone of something means to make certain that they will get it.
   1. 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。
   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. 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.
   1. 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。
   2. 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！
   3. 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。

1. 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. 'Are you sure the raft is safe?' she asked anxiously. 'Couldn't be safer,' Max assured her confidently
   “你确定木筏安全吗？”她不安地问道。“再安全不过了，”马克斯信心十足地向她保证道。
3. Government officials recently assured Hindus of protection.
   政府官员近来保证对印度教徒进行保护。
4. 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。
5. 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。
6. 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。
7. 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！
8. 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。
9. Can you assure me that my father is not suffering?
   你能保证我父亲不会受罪吗？
10. You'll like it; I assure you.
    包你满意。
11. I assure you that she can be trusted to do the job.
    我担保她能做好这项工作。
12. The doctor tried to assure me, saying it was nothing serious.
    医生设法使我放心，说是情况不严重。
13. The only way to assure success is to work hard.
    确保成功的唯一途径是刻苦努力。
14. Nothing can assure permanent happiness.
    没有东西能担保永久的幸福。
15. When he was gone I turned immediately to jordan& constrained to assure her of my surprise.
    他走开之后，我马上转向乔丹&迫不及待地告诉她我感到的惊异。
16. I assure you that I shall be here at midday tomorrow.
    我向你保证明天中午我一定到这儿。
17. You think you are clever, on the contrary, I assure that you are very foolish.
    你自以为很聪明，相反地，我确信你很傻。
18. I assure you that is not my intention.
    我可以向你保证这不是我的意图。
19. Kate: I can assure you I do wear undergarments.
    这点我可以保证，我穿了内衣。
20. We can assure you that we are well experienced in this line.
    我们可以向你保证，我们可以在这（生产/销售）线上做得很好。
21. I assure you that we can arrive on time.
    我保证我们可以按时到达。
22. I can assure you of his honesty.
    我可以向保证他是诚实的。
23. I can assure you that this is the best quality we have.
    我向你保证，这个质量是我们最好的。
24. I assure you it's all done with care.
    我向你保证，我们会小心处理。
25. There's not much more I can say to assure you.
    我已向你作了足够的保证，没有太多可说的了。
26. I can assure you that will not happen.
    我可以向你保证那不会发生。
27. But I can assure you* It is not so.
    但我可以向你保证，事实不是那样的。
28. We can assure you that they have no chance of doing so.
    我们可以确信的告诉你，他们永远没有这样做的机会了。
29. It wasn't by choice, I can assure you.
    这不是出于我的选择，我可以向你保证。

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
  1. 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。

verb

1. be careful or certain to do something
   1. He verified that the valves were closed
   2. See that the curtains are closed
   3. control the quality of the product

   Synonym:    seecheckinsuresee to itensurecontrolascertain

2. assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence
   1. I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe

3. make a promise or commitment

   Synonym:    promise

4. make certain of
   1. This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us
   2. Preparation will guarantee success!

   Synonym:    guaranteeensureinsuresecure

5. inform positively and with certainty and confidence
   1. I tell you that man is a crook!

   Synonym:    tell

6. cause to feel sure
   1. The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe

   Synonym:    reassure