n. 誓言；誓约
v. 立誓，起誓(要做) ≈ promise
make a vow 发誓，立誓
keep a vow 遵守誓言
break a vow 违反誓言
a solemn vow 庄严的誓词
marriage/wedding vows 婚姻誓约
vow to do sth 发誓要做某事
I made a vow never to go near the place again. 我发誓再也不走近那个地方。
She kept her vow not to tell anyone about their affair. 她恪守誓言，没有向任何人透露他们的情事。
BrE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/