promise yourself

• vt. 指望(期待)

例句

用作及物动词 (vt.)

1. He never really expected that his brother would keep his promise.
   他从来都没有真正指望过他的弟弟会信守诺言。
2. You lied yourself, how can you expect your children to be honest?
   你自己都在撒谎，怎么能指望您的孩子们诚实？