Man, when he resteth and assureth himselfe, vpon diuine Protection.
出自: BaconA pure man forgives, or pleads for mercy, or assures the penitent.
出自: F. W. RobertsonI am assured of his honesty.
我确信他很诚实。
I am assured that he is honest.
不可以直接说I assure his honesty。
His work assured him a degree of happiness.
他的工作确保给他带来了一定程度的幸福感。
His work ensured him a degree of happiness.
第二句的用法更为普遍。