promise themselves

• vt. 指望(期待)

例句

用作及物动词 (vt.)

1. He never really expected that his brother would keep his promise.
   他从来都没有真正指望过他的弟弟会信守诺言。
2. Gipsies would be no use, they were all for themselves.
   吉普赛人就更别指望了，他们都是只顾自个儿。