ensure

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ensure — 動詞

  • ensurepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • ensureshe / she / it
  • ensuredpast simple
  • ensuring-ing form

1. to take action so that a particular result is achieved or a situation definitely

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

確保

採取行動讓某事必定發生

to take action so that a particular result is achieved or a situation definitely happens, especially by preventing possible problems

例句

Eli checked the windows twice to ensure they were all locked before leaving.

Eli 在出發前檢查了兩次窗戶，以確保門窗都已上鎖。

ensure + that-clause (that omitted)

A backup generator was installed to ensure the factory could keep running during blackouts.

公司安裝了備用發電機，以確保工廠在停電期間能繼續運作。

passive to highlight purpose

常見搭配
  • ensure safety
  • ensure quality
  • ensure compliance
  • ensure success
  • ensure accuracy
  • ensure proper functioning
同義詞
  • guarantee

    Stronger, often involves a formal or explicit promise; 'ensure' focuses on taking practical steps rather than making a promise.

  • make sure

    More informal and conversational; used in everyday speech where 'ensure' sounds more formal.

  • certify

    Formal and official; implies a written or documented confirmation rather than a practical action.

反義詞
  • neglect

    Means to fail to take care of something, which can lead to an uncertain or negative outcome.

  • jeopardize

    Means to put something at risk, the opposite of making it certain and safe.

文法句型

ensure + noun phrase

ensure + that-clause

ensure (that) + clause (informal, that omitted)

用法筆記

Frequently followed by a that-clause or a noun phrase specifying the outcome. The subject is typically a person, an organization, or a precautionary measure. Unlike 'assure', 'ensure' takes a direct object that refers to an event or situation, not a person.

常見錯誤

I want to ensure you that the package will arrive.
I want to assure you that the package will arrive.
'ensure' means to make something certain; 'assure' means to remove someone's doubts by telling them something is true.
Please ensure me that the doors are locked.
Please ensure that the doors are locked.
'ensure' does not take an indirect object. The thing made certain, not the person, is the direct object.

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常見搭配

名詞搭配

副詞搭配

  • virtually ensure
  • practically ensure
  • effectively ensure
  • thereby ensure

常用片語

  • to ensure that
  • in order to ensure
  • help ensure
  • help to ensure