ensure (US also insure) UK [ɪn'ʃɔ:r] US [-'ʃʊr] verb transitive IMPROVER ■to make something certain to happen 确保;保证•The airline is taking steps to ensure safety on its aircraft.航空公司正在采取措施以确保其航班的飞行安全。 •[+ (that)] The role of the police is to ensure (that) the law is obeyed.员警的职责就是确保人们遵守法律。 •[+ two objects] Their 2-0 victory today has ensured the Italian team a place in the Cup Final/ensured a place in the Cup Final for the Italian team.今天义大利队二比零获胜,稳操胜券进入世界杯的决赛。 |