哪裡不一樣—— Assure VS. Ensure VS. Insure

Assure是「向人保證」,用說的,例如:
Let me assure you that I’ll oversee the process myself. (我向你保證,我會親自監督流程。)

Ensure是「確保一件事發生」,靠行動,例如:
Before you leave, please ensure (that) all lights are switched off. (離開前請確保所有的燈都關了。)

Insure是「為人或事物買保險」,用買的,例如:
That piece of jewelry is insured for ten million dollars. (那件珠寶投保一千萬元。)

注意保了什麼險,用的介係詞是against:
The property is insured against fire and floods. (該物業投保火災和洪水險。)


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