“承诺”常见的英文表达有 promise、commitment 和 pledge,具体使用哪个词取决于语境:
Promise:
词性:名词和动词。
含义:指对未来要做的事情或行为的口头或书面保证,常带有个人情感色彩。
例句:
He made a promise to help his friend.(他承诺要帮助他的朋友。)
She always keeps her promises.(她总是信守承诺。)
Commitment:
词性:名词。
含义:指对某事或某人的坚定承诺,通常涉及更长期、更严肃的责任或义务,常用于正式或重要的场合。
例句:
The company made a commitment to reduce its carbon footprint.(公司承诺减少碳足迹。)
He showed great commitment to his work.(他对工作表现出极大的投入。)
Pledge:
词性:名词和动词。
含义:指在正式场合下做出的庄严承诺或保证,通常涉及某种行动或目标,语气较为正式和严肃。
例句:
The government made a pledge to improve healthcare.(政府承诺改善医疗保健。)
They pledged their support to the cause.(他们承诺支持这一事业。)