공식적이거나 진지한 약속이나 서약.
A solemn promise or commitment.
예문:
"They exchanged wedding vows in front of all their friends and family."
"Breaking a sacred vow is considered a serious moral transgression."
"She made a silent vow to herself that she would finish the marathon."
독신이나 청빈과 같은 종교적 또는 수도원적 역할을 수행하기로 약속하는 일련의 서약.
A set of promises committing one to a prescribed religious or monastic role, such as celibacy or poverty.
예문:
"Monks often take vows of silence and poverty upon entering the order."
"The nun renewed her lifelong vow to serve the community."
특정 행동을 하겠다고 엄숙하게 약속하거나 선언하다.
To solemnly promise or declare that one will do a specified thing.
예문:
"He vowed to seek justice for the victims, no matter the cost."
"After the defeat, the general vowed never to surrender again."
"The company vowed that the new product would be released on schedule."
(고어) 자신이나 무언가를 특정 목적, 특히 신이나 고귀한 대의에 바치겠다고 맹세하다.
(Archaic) To dedicate oneself or something to a specific purpose, often related to a deity or noble cause.
예문:
"The knight vowed himself to the service of the king and the realm."
"In ancient times, people sometimes vowed their firstborn child to the temple."