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谁能帮我解释一下assure和ensure的区别

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谁能帮我解释一下assure和ensure的区别
能不能给列个例句,
assure是“向某人保证”(make someone confident)的意思,而ensure是“保证上,确定”(make certain)的意思
assure
vt.
1. 向...保证,担保[(+of)][O5]
I can assure you of the reliability of the information.
我向你保证这消息可靠.
The captain of the ship assured the passengers that there was no danger.
船长向乘客保证没有危险.
2. 使确信,使放心[(+of)][O5]
We assured our clients of an enjoyable holiday.
我们使游客确信准能过一个愉快的假期.
3. (后接oneself)使弄清楚,使确定[O5]
They assured themselves that the bridge was safe before crossing it.
他们直到弄清楚那座桥确实安全后才通过.
4. 确保,保障
Her future was assured.
她的未来是有保障的.
5. 保证给予[O1]
ensure
vt.
1. 保证;担保[O9][+that][+v-ing]
I can't ensure his being on time.
我不能保证他的准时.
I can't ensure that he will be there on time.
我不能担保他会及时到那儿.
This medicine will ensure you a good night's sleep.
这药将保证你一晚睡眠良好.
2. 使安全,保护[Q][(+from/against)]
These are safety devices to ensure workers against accidents.
这些安全设施是为了保护工人不出事故.