assurance
US /əˈʃʊr.əns/
UK /əˈʃɔː.rəns/
名詞
1.
保証, 確約, 約束
a positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise
例:
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He gave me his assurance that the work would be completed on time.
彼は仕事が時間通りに終わるという保証を私に与えた。
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We received assurances from the government that prices would not rise.
政府から物価が上がらないという保証を受けました。
2.
自信, 確信, 安心感
confidence or certainty in one's own abilities or in the reliability of something
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She spoke with great assurance about her plans.
彼女は自分の計画について大きな自信を持って話した。
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The pilot's calm voice gave the passengers a sense of assurance.
パイロットの落ち着いた声は乗客に安心感を与えた。
3.
保険, 生命保険
a form of insurance providing coverage for an event that is certain to happen, such as death
例:
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Life assurance provides financial protection for your family.
生命保険は家族に経済的な保護を提供します。
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He took out an assurance policy to cover his mortgage.
彼は住宅ローンをカバーするために保険契約を結んだ。