Promising 对比 Smells like potential

在英语中何时使用每一个,包含含义、语域和例句。

Promising

10000 以上(较少见)B2adjective

Smells like potential

10000 以上(较少见)
 PromisingSmells like potential
发音🇬🇧 /["/ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 //smɛlz laɪk pəˈtɛnʃəl//🇺🇸 //smɛlz laɪk pəˈtɛnʃəl//
含义Showing signs of being good or successful in the future.这说明很有可能成功。It suggests there is a great possibility of success.
例句He was voted the most promising new actor for his part in the movie.This project really **smells like potential**; I can't wait to see how it develops.
语域中性中性
常见程度10000 以上(较少见)10000 以上(较少见)
CEFR 等级B2-
词性adjective
搭配be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, verysmell like success, full of potential, have potential
反义disappointing, unpromisingLooks unpromising, Seems hopeless
常见错误Confused with 'promise' - 'promising' describes potential, while 'promise' is a commitment., Using 'promising' for things that are not likely to succeed., Mixing up the forms; saying 'promise' instead of 'promising' when describing potential.Confused with 'smells like success' which is more definitive., Omitted or misused in sarcastic contexts.
用法说明Use 'promising' to describe something that has potential, particularly in business or personal development. It's not appropriate for things that are guaranteed to succeed.用在乐观的语境中,或者讨论机会的时候。不适用于正式场合。Use in contexts of optimism or when discussing opportunities. Not appropriate for formal settings.

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常见问题:Promising 对比 Smells like potential

Promising和Smells like potential 有什么区别?

Promising: Showing signs of being good or successful in the future. Smells like potential: It suggests there is a great possibility of success.

能各给一个例子吗?

Promising: He was voted the most promising new actor for his part in the movie. Smells like potential: This project really **smells like potential**; I can't wait to see how it develops.

我可以互换使用 Promising和Smells like potential 吗?

不总是。Promising和Smells like potential 相关,有时可以互换,但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同,所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。

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