單元2. Tricky Words(容易混淆的字詞)
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單元2. Tricky Words(容易混淆的字詞)
assure vs. ensure
● assure (v.)/əˈʃʊr/ 向人保證(用說的)
英解:to promise or say with confidence
◆ 例句:The mechanic assured him the car would be ready the next day.(技師向他保證,汽車隔天就可以修好。)
註:=promise。
● ensure (v.)/ɪnˈʃʊr/ 確定...事發生
英解:to make certain
◆ 例句:To ensure that the job is done, I will follow up tomorrow.(要確定工作完成,我明天會追蹤進度。)
註:=make sure。◇