Vow 对比 You gave us your word

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Vow

正式前 3000（常见）C1verb

You gave us your word

前 2000（常见）

最正式: Vow最常见: You gave us your word

	Vow	You gave us your word
发音	🇬🇧 /["/vaʊ/","/vaʊz/","/vaʊd/","/ˈvaʊɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/vaʊ/","/vaʊz/","/vaʊd/","/ˈvaʊɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //jʊ ɡeɪv ʌs jɔː wɜːd//🇺🇸 //ju ɡeɪv ʌs jʊr wɝːd//
含义	郑重地承诺做某事。A serious promise to do something.	You made a promise or commitment.
例句	She vowed never to speak to him again.	When you said you'd help, you gave us your word.
语域	正式	中性
常见程度	前 3000（常见）	前 2000（常见）
CEFR 等级	C1	-
词性	verb
搭配	quietly, silently, to, vow never to do something, vow revenge, vow revenge against somebody	give your word, break your word, keep your word, take someone's word, trust someone's word
反义	break, violate	-
常见错误	Confused with 'cow' — they sound similar but have different meanings., Using in informal contexts — 'vow' is too strong for casual promises.	Confused with 'You gave us your words' - 'word' in this context is singular., Using it when informal language is more appropriate., Misunderstanding the nuance of 'word' as a promise versus literal words.
用法说明	当做出严肃的承诺时，尤其是在婚礼或仪式等正式场合，可以使用 'vow'。在随意交谈中避免使用。Use 'vow' when making a serious commitment, often in formal situations like weddings or ceremonies. Avoid in casual conversations.	Typically used to emphasize trust or commitment. Suitable in both spoken and written language, often in serious or personal contexts.

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Vow和You gave us your word 有什么区别？

Vow: A serious promise to do something. You gave us your word: You made a promise or commitment.

哪个更正式：Vow和You gave us your word？

Vow 是其中最正式的。

哪个更常见：Vow和You gave us your word？

You gave us your word 在日常英语中最常见。

能各给一个例子吗？

Vow: She vowed never to speak to him again. You gave us your word: When you said you'd help, you gave us your word.

我可以互换使用 Vow和You gave us your word 吗？

不总是。Vow和You gave us your word 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。