a promise made without the intention to keep it
没有意图遵守的承诺 (méiyǒu yìtú zūnshǒu de chéngnuò)
"Politicians often make empty promises during elections."
"政治家们在选举期间常常做出空洞的承诺。" (zhèngzhìjiāmen zài xuǎnjǔ qījiān chángcháng zuòchū **kōngdòng de chéngnuò**.)
to keep something in reserve for later use
In a position to be injured or in danger.
to return to a topic or task later
to act according to the advice you give to others
it’s better to do something late than not do it at all
to give someone a chance or show them mercy