ensure
Word family verbensurenounensurer
en·sure especially British EnglishBrE (also insure American EnglishAmE) /ɪnˈʃʊə $ -ˈʃʊr/ ●●● S2 W1 AWL verb [transitiveT] CERTAINLY/DEFINITELYto make certain that something will happen properly 确保,保证 SYN make sure facilities to ensure the safety of cyclists 确保骑车人安全的设施
ensure (that) The hospital tries to ensure that people are seen quickly. 这家医院尽量确保人们可以迅速就诊。
RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say make sure rather than ensure: 在日常英语中,人们一般说make sure,而不说ensure
Please make sure all the windows are closed. 请一定要把所有的窗户都关上。
Make sure is followed by a clause (with or without that), never a direct object: make sure 后接从句(that可有也可无),绝对不跟直接宾语
regulations to ensure their safety → regulations to make sure (that) they are safe 确保他们安全的规定