For example, some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat less fast food.

例如，有些人承诺他们将开始一项锻炼计划或少吃快餐。

They decide to live fully and enjoy it, to save money and spend it, to be nicer to people than ever before. Some promise themselves to eat less, and lose a little weight.

他们决定过上充实的生活，享受生活，存钱、消费，比以往对别人更好。有些人承诺要少吃一点，减点肥。

Ever since the advertisements and puffs had appeared, this silk had occupied a considerable place in their daily life. They talked of it, promising themselves some of it, all agog with desire and doubt.

自从广告和泡芙出现后，这种丝绸就在他们的日常生活中占据了相当大的位置。他们谈论它，向自己许诺一些，都充满了渴望和怀疑。