guarantee
noun uk/ˌɡær.ənˈtiː/ us/ˌɡer.ənˈtiː/
B2 [ C or U ]保证;（尤指公司保证对产品保修或包退的）保修单，包换单
a promise that something will be done or will happen, especially a written promise by a company to repair or change a product that develops a fault within a particular period of time
The system costs £99.95 including shipping and handling and a twelve-month guarantee. 包括邮资、包装费用，该系统价格共计99.95英镑，保用12个月。
The TV comes with/has a two-year guarantee. 这台电视机保修期为两年。
a money-back guarantee 退款保证
[ + that ] The United Nations has demanded a guarantee from the army that food convoys will not be attacked. 联合国要求这支军队保证不攻击护送粮食的车队。
[ + (that) ] There is no guarantee (that) the discussions will lead to a deal. 商谈不一定能达成任何协议。
A product as good as that is a guarantee of commercial success (= it is certain to be successful). 那样好的产品质量就是成功获利的保证。
The shop said they would replace the television since it was still under guarantee. 商店说会给我们退换那台电视机，因为它还没有过包退期。
Synonyms: assurance (PROMISE)bond (PROMISE)commitmentoath (PROMISE)pledge promise (SAY CERTAINLY)undertaking (PROMISE) vow word (PROMISE)
[ C ]担保
a formal agreement to take responsibility for something, such as the payment of someone else's debt
[ C ]担保物，抵押品
something valuable that you give to someone temporarily while you do what you promised to do for them, and that they will keep if you fail to do it
- More examples
- Your new TV comes with a two year guarantee as standard.
- Our cars carry a twelve-month guarantee.
- Can you give me a cast-iron guarantee that the work will be completed on time?
- I can't give you any guarantees.
- The washing machine broke down just after the guarantee ran out.
guarantee
verb [ T ] uk/ˌɡær.ənˈtiː/ us/ˌɡer.ənˈtiː/
(PROMISE)
保修;包换
If a product is guaranteed, the company that made it promises to repair or change it if a fault develops within a particular period of time.
The fridge is guaranteed for three years. 这台冰箱保修期是3年。
B2 保证;担保;保障
to promise that something will happen or exist
[ + two objects ] European Airlines guarantees its customers top-quality service. 欧洲航空公司保证为乘客提供最好的服务。
The label on this bread says it is guaranteed free of/from preservatives (= it contains no preservatives). 这种面包的标签上写着保证不含防腐剂。
为…作保;担保;承诺对…负法律责任
If you guarantee someone's debt, you formally promise to accept the responsibility for that debt if the person fails to pay it.
- More examples
- Journalists may enter the danger zone but unfortunately we cannot guarantee their safety.
- The electricity company guarantees connection within 24 hours.
- The management guaranteed that outsourcing wouldn't mean job losses.
- The police have reassured witnesses who may be afraid to come forward that they will be guaranteed anonymity.
- I can guarantee that you will enjoy the film.
(MAKE CERTAIN)
确保，使必然发生
If something guarantees something else, it makes certain that it will happen.
[ + (that) ] The £50 deposit guarantees (that) people return the boats after their hour has finished. 50英镑的押金会确保人们在划完船后将船归还。
肯定…必然发生;肯定会有某种结果
If something is guaranteed to happen or have a particular result, it is certain that it will happen or have that result.
[ + to infinitive ] Just looking at a picture of the sea is guaranteed to make me feel sick. 哪怕是看一眼大海的图片，我都会有晕船的感觉。