词汇 swear 在中文的含义

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swear

US /swer/
UK /sweər/
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动词

1.

咒骂, 说脏话

to use offensive language, especially as an expression of anger or frustration

示例:
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He tends to swear a lot when he's angry.
他生气时喜欢骂人。
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Please don't swear in front of the children.
请不要在孩子们面前说脏话。
2.

发誓, 宣誓

to make a solemn promise, often by invoking a divine being or a sacred object

示例:
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I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
我发誓只说实话,全部实话,而且只有实话。
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She made him swear on the Bible.
她让他对着圣经发誓。
3.

断言, 确信

to state or assert something very strongly and confidently

示例:
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I could swear I saw him leave.
我敢肯定我看到他离开了。
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She would swear on her life that she was innocent.
她会以生命发誓她是无辜的。