promise
promise sth to sb
promise sb sth
to tell sb that you will definitely do or not do sth, or that sth will definitely happen
许诺;承诺;答应;保证
The college principal promised to look into the matter.
学院院长答应研究这个问题。
"Promise not to tell anyone!" "I promise."
"你要保证不告诉别人!" "我保证。"
stand a chance of doing sth
to have the possibility of succeeding or achieving sth
有可能成功;有机会获得
The driver didn't stand a chance of stopping in time.
司机没有来得及刹车。
privilege
荣幸;荣耀;光荣
同义词:honour
I hope to have the privilege of working with them again.
但愿有幸与他们再度合作。
It was a great privilege to hear her sing.
听她唱歌真是三生有幸。
on the latch (BrE)
closed but not locked
关着但未锁上
Can you leave the door on the latch so I can get in?
你别锁门好不好?我好进来。
seal
关闭;封闭;封锁
Troops have sealed the borders between the countries.
军队已关闭了两国边界。