late 14c., "formal or solemn pledge, promise," also "certainty," from Old French asseurance (11c., Modern French assurance) "assurance, promise; truce; certainty, safety, security," from asseurer (see assure). The word had a negative tinge 18c., often suggesting impudence or presumption.
雙語例句
1. The EU is now acquiring greater assurance and authority.
現在歐共體越來越有自信與權威性了。
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2. They had given an absolute assurance that it would be kept secret.
他們信誓旦旦地保證將對此絕對保密。
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3. Masur led the orchestra with assurance.
馬蘇爾神定氣若地指揮樂團。
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4. The young teacher lacked assurance in front of his class.