小词大用:word 单词,话语,诺言,消息
1.give someone one’s word (to make a serious promise or vow) 答应/许诺某人
eg; i give you/Jacky/Michelle my word jacky 答应了我: A. Jacky give his word to me.B.Jacky give me word .
场景:You want to borrow your friend ‘s car. But he is worried about lending his car. At this time, you can say sth to your friend like this: I’ll make sure you get your car back in perfect condition. I give you my word I won’t let anything happen to it.你向你的朋友借车,但是他很担心借给你,怕你弄坏了。这时你可以说:我保证会把你的车完整无损的开回来的,我向你保证我不会让他出任何问题的。
2.keep one’s word 遵守诺言 (to honor/keep one’s promise)
I told you I would pay you back in a week and i’ve kept my word.Here is all the money. 我说过一周之内还钱给你,现在我遵守了我的承诺。
Eg: 我对我朋友守信用:A.I kept my word to my friends.Eg:The best way to keep one's word is not to give it.信守诺言的最好方法是不许诺言!
3.break one”s word = break one’s promise 失信,不遵守承诺 You broke your words.I will never trust you.你失信了,我不会再相信你了。
Eg: It isn't good for one to lie and break one's word. 一个人说谎失信是不好的
M is the last man to break his word. M绝不是不守承诺的人
4.eat one’s words 食言,收回说过的话,说话不算数 =go back on one’s words
Eg:I had to eat my words and admit i was wrong.
If i promised to help,I would not eat my words.如果我承诺过要帮助你,就不会食言
5.leave word 留言=leave a message
Please leave word for me at the office. 请在办公室给我留言。
If you had any question, please leave word. 有任何疑问,请留言。
Dear friends, please leave word if you are willing to communicate with me or we can cooperate. I will appreciate your any suggestions.
亲,你好,如果你有什么想法和我交流或是大家可以互相合作的,请您留言,对于您的任何建议我都十分感激