单词 | assurance |
释义 | as·sur·anceAW BrE /əˈʃʊərəns/ , /əˈʃɔːrəns/ NAmE /əˈʃʊrəns/ noun [C ]a statement that sth will certainly be true or will certainly happen , particularly when there has been doubt about it 保证;担保SYN guarantee, promise◆ They called for assurances that the government is committed to its education policy . 他们要求政府保证切实执行其教育方针。◆ Unemployment seems to be rising , despite repeated assurances to the contrary . 尽管反复担保减少失业,失业率看来却在上升。 (also ˌself-asˈsurance ) [U ]belief in your own abilities or strengths 自信SYN confidence◆ There was an air of easy assurance and calm about him . 他表现出从容自信和冷静。[U ](BrE ) a type of insurance in which money is paid out when sb dies or after an agreed period of time 人寿保险◆ a life assurance company 人寿保险公司 ➡ see also quality assurance |
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