Possible explanation:
“Promising” is an adjective that describes something or someone that shows potential for success or achievement. It can be used in various contexts, such as evaluating a person’s performance, a project’s prospects, a product’s features, or a place’s attractiveness. Promising can be considered a positive attribute, as it implies a positive future outcome, but it can also be a cautious or uncertain attribute, as it does not guarantee actual results.
Here are four aspects of “promising” that an English teacher could explore:
1. Definition: What does “promising” mean, and what are some synonyms and antonyms? How can the word be used in different parts of speech, such as a verb or a noun? How does the word relate to other words, such as “promise”, “potential”, and “prospect”?
2. Usage: How can “promising” be used in different contexts, such as academic, professional, personal, or cultural? What are some common collocations or phrases that go with “promising”, such as “show promising signs”, “have promising opportunities”, or “make promising progress”? How can the tone or emphasis of the word change depending on the context or the speaker’s attitude?
3. Evaluation: How can “promising” be evaluated objectively or subjectively? What criteria can be used to measure or judge the degree of promise, such as past performance, present capabilities, future plans, or external factors? How can “promising” be compared or contrasted with other qualities, such as “talented”, “experienced”, “reliable”, or “innovative”?
4. Implications: What are the implications of using “promising” in different situations? What are some positive and negative consequences of being described as “promising”, both for the person or thing being described and for the people or organizations that use the description? How can “promising” be a source of motivation, expectation, or pressure, and how can it be a source of disappointment, skepticism, or caution?
Here are some example sentences that ilrate the use of “promising” in different ways:
1. Definition:
– The new student has shown promising skills in math and science. (adjective)
– We need to promise that we will deliver the project on time. (verb)
– The promise of a better future inspired many people to immigrate to this country. (noun)
– Other synonyms of “promising” include “hopeful”, “encouraging”, and “prospective”. (synonyms)
– Some antonyms of “promising” include “disappointing”, “discouraging”, and “doubtful”. (antonyms)
2. Usage:
– The company’s new product line has a promising market potential. (business)
– The athlete’s promising career was cut short by a serious injury. (sports)
– The volunteer’s promising efforts to reduce poverty have gained public recognition. (social)
– The nature reserve offers promising opportunities for birdwatching and hiking. (travel)
– The teacher’s feedback on the student’s essay was both critical and promising. (academic)
3. Evaluation:
– The judge praised the promising debut of the young author’s novel. (objective)
– The investor was wary of the startup’s promising pitch, as it lacked a clear revenue model. (subjective)
– The coach had to balance the promising potential of the rookie with the proven record of the veteran. (comparative)
– The critics were divided on the promising director’s latest film, with some hailing it as a masterpiece and others condemning it as an overrated mess. (controversial)
4. Implications:
– The internship program aimed to develop promising talents for the company’s future workforce. (opportunity)
– The celebrity’s promising endort deal turned sour when he was caught in a scandal. (reputation)
– The politician’s promising platform was met with skepticism by some voters who doubted his ability to deliver. (expectation)
– The patient’s promising initial response to the new treatment made the doctor cautiously optimistic but also cautious in further recommendations. (uncertainty)
– The student’s promising start to the semester raised the bar for her performance, but also put pressure on her to maintain the momentum. (motivation)
promising 的中文翻译为“有前途的，有希望的”，读音为 [ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ]。
例句：
1. He is a promising young artist who is sure to have a bright future.（他是一位有前途的年轻艺术家，肯定会有光明的未来。）
2. The new product has shown promising sales figures in its first month.（这种新产品在第一个月就展现出了有前途的销售数字。）
3. The coach sees a lot of potential in the promising player.（教练看到了这位有希望的球员的很多潜力。）
promising在英语中代表”经、有前景的”的意思，其中文解释还有”使很可能”的意思，在线发音：[‘prɒmisiŋ]，promising是一个英语形容词，在《郎文当代初级英语辞典》中，共找到90个与promising相关的例句。
1.经
例句:I think the most promising way is to go for biomarkers. (我认为最有希望的方法 就是用生物标志物. )
2.有前景的
例句:You are promising not onlyto give of yourself,but also to accept each other, promising not onlyto love for today,but to extend that loveto include… carlos! (你们宣誓 将一心一意爱对方 也将接受对方的爱 不仅今朝相爱 也要把爱… Carlos!)
3.使很可能
例句:Promising these things, brutes have risen. (答应这些事物, 那些畜生们答应过的事情.)
4.有希望的 、使很可能
例句:…promising universal employment, and on Israeli Palestinian relations… (翻译:and on Israeli Palestinian relations… .)
promising一般作为形容词、动词使用，如在promising crops(长势很好的作物)、promising future(n. 发展前景；光明的前途)、promising market(有销路的市场)等常见短语中出现较多。
1. Promising these things, brutes have risen. (翻译:答应这些事物, 那些畜生们答应过的事情.)
2. …promising universal employment, and on Israeli Palestinian relations… (翻译:and on Israeli Palestinian relations… .)
3. She shamed her father into promising more help. (翻译:她使父亲感到过意不去，只好答应多给她些帮助。)
4. One serum we developed it was very promising. (翻译:我们研发出一种… 很有潜力的血清 那他为何要逃跑？)
5. This is a very promising solution that might help us in the future. (翻译:这个设备大有希望， 可以在未来帮助我们。)
6. This generation of Kims does not look promising, and that is great news. (翻译:金氏这代没什么前途，真是个好消息。)
7. But be the lovers first, he has a promising future. (翻译:不过你们先谈恋爱 But be the lovers first, 将来他就会有事业基础 he has a promising future,)
8. The chances of a relationship between yourself and Miss Paige are not promising. (翻译:你追Paige成功的概率 非常地低.)
9. This put-on is promising; they know what they’re doing! (翻译:这种骗术肯定成功 他们知道他们要做什么！)
10. But a promising apparition suddenly appears. (翻译:但是一个充满希望的奇特前景马上就要出现了)
11. The idea seems promising, and Rosenberg is a perceptive observer. (翻译:这个想法看起来大有前途，Rosenberg 确实是一位有洞察力的观察者。)
12. You know, they lure you in promising you citizenship. (翻译:知道吗， 他们向你承诺关于公民身份的种种)
13. The Republicans are promising to “repeal and replace” the bill. (翻译:共和党人承诺“废除并且取代”此法案。)
14. He was voted most promising new director. (翻译:他当选为最有前途的新导演。)
15. Before this, Kennan was a promising young officer in the American foreign service; (翻译:在此之前，凯南只是美国外事部门的一位青年才俊。)
promising作为形容词、动词的时候，其近义词以及反义词有0、promise/1、i等。
