assert

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六级考研托福雅思GRE Collins 2

v. state categorically
v. insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized

vt. 主张, 坚称, 断言
[法] 宣称, 断言, 维护

Collins 星级

3,438

BNC 频率

3,147

使用频率

assert 由前缀 as-（向，朝）和词根 sert（放置）组成，可以理解为“放置在某个地方的观点”，引申为“断言”或“声明”。

例句

1. She decided to assert her rights during the meeting.

她决定在会议上维护自己的权利。

2. He asserted that he had completed the project on time.

他坚称他按时完成了这个项目。

3. The lawyer will assert the client's innocence in court.

律师将在法庭上主张客户的清白。