vowed
vowed — 動詞
- vowedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- voweds3rd person singular
- voweding-ing form
- vowededpast simple
1. to state firmly or promise seriously that you will definitely do something, espe
發誓；立誓
鄭重承諾或決心做某事
to state firmly or promise seriously that you will definitely do something, especially something that requires effort, courage, or self-control
Nikhil vowed to quit smoking after his doctor warned him about the health risks.
Nikhil 在醫生警告他健康風險後，發誓要戒菸。
vow + to-infinitive
The mayor vowed that the new community centre would open before the end of the year.
市長發誓新的社區中心將在年底前啟用。
vow + that-clause
After the earthquake, Erik vowed he would never take clean water for granted again.
地震之後，Erik 發誓他再也不會把乾淨的水視為理所當然。
The two leaders vowed to work together on climate change despite their political differences.
兩位領導人發誓儘管政治立場不同，仍要攜手應對氣候變遷。
Paloma quietly vowed that her children would have better opportunities than she had.
Paloma 暗自發誓，她的孩子將擁有比她更好的機會。
文法句型
vow + to-infinitive
vow + that-clause
vow + noun phrase
vow + to do something
用法筆記
Often used in formal speech or in dramatic contexts where the speaker wants to show strong determination. In everyday conversation, 'promise' is more common. 'Vow' is stronger and more solemn.
常見錯誤
2. to commit someone or something to a god or to religious service through a formal
奉獻
以誓言將…獻給神明
to commit someone or something to a god or to religious service through a formal promise, asking for divine favour or dedicating them to a sacred purpose
In ancient Greece, parents sometimes vowed their daughter to the goddess Artemis for a year of temple service.
在古希臘，父母有時會發願將女兒奉獻給女神 Artemis，在神廟服務一年。
vow + object + to + [deity]
Rachel's uncle vowed a silver lamp to the church after his wife recovered from a long illness.
Rachel 的叔叔在妻子久病痊癒後，發願獻給教堂一盞銀燈。
The young monk vowed himself to a lifetime of prayer and service at the monastery.
那位年輕的僧侶立誓將自己奉獻給修道院中終身的祈禱與服務。
Marco vowed a portion of his harvest to the temple each year as a sign of gratitude.
Marco 每年發願將一部分收成獻給神廟，以表達感恩之心。
- dedicate
broader meaning; can be used for non-religious purposes like dedicating a book or a song
- consecrate
more formal and specifically religious; implies making something holy
- devote
can be used for time and effort; less formal, not necessarily involving a vow
文法句型
vow + noun/pronoun + to + noun
vow + reflexive pronoun + to + noun
用法筆記
Primarily found in historical, religious, or literary contexts. In modern everyday English, the first sense (making a determined promise) is far more common. The object is usually a person, a valuable item, or the speaker's own life or service.
常見錯誤
vowed — 名詞
1. a formal and sincere promise that you make to yourself, to another person, or to
誓言；誓約
嚴肅的承諾或決定
a formal and sincere promise that you make to yourself, to another person, or to a god, usually with a strong personal determination to keep it
The couple exchanged their wedding vows in a small ceremony by the lake.
這對夫婦在湖邊的小型婚禮上交換了結婚誓言。
collocation: exchange vows
Each athlete made a silent vow to give their best effort in the final race.
每位運動員都默默發誓，要在最後一場比賽中全力以赴。
make + a vow
Emre broke a lifelong vow of silence when he spoke at his brother's funeral.
Emre 在他哥哥的葬禮上發言，打破了自己終身的靜默誓言。
Rachel took a vow of loyalty to the organization and has kept it for twenty years.
Rachel 立下忠誠誓言加入該組織，二十年來始終堅守承諾。
The knight made a sacred vow to protect the kingdom from all enemies.
那位騎士立下神聖誓言，要保護王國免受所有敵人的侵害。
文法句型
make + a vow
keep + a vow
break + a vow
take + a vow
用法筆記
Common fixed expressions: 'marriage vows', 'monastic vows', 'a vow of silence', 'a vow of poverty'. When no specific type is mentioned, 'make a vow' implies a strong personal promise. 'Keep a vow' means to do what you promised; 'break a vow' means to fail to do it.