1·We promised we'd go—we can't get out of it now.
我们答应过要去的—现在我们不能食言。
—— 《牛津词典》
2·He promised to continue the fight against infidel forces.
他答应继续对抗异教势力。
—— 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
3·He promised not to be lazy anymore.
他答应不再懒惰了。
4·I promised her to study hard in the university because I am her hope.
我答应她在大学里努力学习,因为我是她的希望。
5·She promised not to go away, but to continue keeping house for the shepherd.
她答应不离开,继续为牧羊人料理家务。