promise yourself

• vt. 指望(期待)

promise yourself的用法和样例：

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？