oath

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六级考研托福雅思GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n. a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
n. a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior

中文翻译

n. 誓约, 誓言, 咒骂
[法] 誓言, 誓约, 宣誓

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Collins 星级
7,058
BNC 频率
6,353
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记忆技巧

“oath” 这个词没有明显的词根词缀，但可以联想到与“承诺”相关的词，例如“oath”和“oath-taking”（宣誓）都是涉及承诺的概念。

例句

1. He took an oath to tell the truth in court.
他在法庭上宣誓说实话。
2. The president swore an oath to protect the country.
总统宣誓保护国家。
3. She made an oath of loyalty to her friends.
她向朋友们宣誓忠诚。

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