Assure、Ensure、Insure的区别

相似词的分辨总是恼人！这次以“sure”结尾的三个单词分别是：Assure、Ensure、Insure，究竟该如何在句子当中使用正确单词呢？

app必威体育老师于是提出“Assure”、“Ensure”、“Insure”三个单词的分辨方式。

1. Assure: Help someone get over anxiety 让某人能够消除焦虑

(v.) 向……保证、使确信、使放心

e.g. Doctor said, “I assure you, you will feel no pain.”

医生说：“我保证，你不会感受到疼痛的。”

2. Ensure: To make promise or guarantee 做出承诺或保证

(v.) 保证

e.g. He ensured there would be enough food by ordering extra.

他保证会加点以确保食物足够。

3. Insure: Get insurance for something (house, car) 为某人事物保险

(v.) 为……投保、接受保险

e.g. My car is insured for a million dollars.

我的车投保了一百万的保险。

4. 练习

(1) My sister is worried. I’ve _______ her she will be fine.

(2) You must _______ your presentation is less than five minutes.

5. 解答

(1) Assured

(2) ensure