1 a firm promise that sth will be done or that sth will happen 保证:
The refugees are demanding guarantees about their safety before they return home.难民要求有关方面在他们返国前保证他们的人身安全。
2 a written promise by a company that it will repair or replace a product if it breaks in a certain period of time 保证书 ·
The watch comes with a year's guarantee.这块手表保修一年。Is the computer still under guarantee ?这台计算机的保修期是不是还没有过?☞Look at warranty. 参看warranty。
3 something that makes sth else certain to happen 起保证作用的事物:
Without a reservation there's no guarantee that you'll get a seat on the train.不预订票的话,火车上不一定有座位。
guarantee²
/ˌgærənˈti: ||; ˌgærənˈti/verb[T]
1 to promise that sth will be done or will happen 保证:
They have guaranteed delivery within one week.他们保证一个星期内送到。
2 to give a written promise to repair or replace a product if anything is wrong with it 保修,保换(产品):
This washing machine is guaranteed for three years.这台洗衣机的保修期为三年。
3 to make sth certain to happen 确保:
Tonight's win guarantees the team a place in the final.今晚的胜利确保该队进入决赛。