(1) 前两个短语均可表示“保证;为……作保”,但avouch for用得很少。
- I'll vouch for that man. Let him in.
我为那个人做担保,让他进来吧。 - Can you avouch/vouch for his honesty?
你能保证他的诚实吗?
(2) guarantee可作“保证”解,为及物动词,后接名词、从句、不定式。
- Buying a train ticket doesn't guarantee you a seat.
买到一张火车票并不能确保你有座位。 - Nobody can guarantee the punctual arrival of trains in foggy weather.
在大雾天气里,没人能保证火车能准时到达。 - I guarantee to pay your debts/that the debts will be paid/the payment of your debts in time.
我保证及时还清债务。
(3) guarantee又作“为……提供保证;保修”解。
- The manufacturer guaranteed the washer for one year.
制造商为此洗衣机保修一年。 - The watch is guaranteed for twelve months.
这块表保修12个月。