"aver" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 斷言
• 聲稱 (正式)

Definition

以自信或正式的方式宣稱某事為事實。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

非常正式且較為書面化的動詞，多見於法律或學術文件，不常於日常會話中使用。常見用法為 'aver that...'。

Examples

He averred that he was innocent.

他**斷言**自己是無辜的。

The witness averred that she saw the man.

證人**聲稱**她看到了那個人。

She avers the idea is true.

她**斷言**這個觀點是正確的。

The report avers that climate change is accelerating.

報告**斷言**氣候變化正在加速。

Many scientists aver that these results are accurate.

許多科學家**斷言**這些結果是準確的。

The lawyer averred her client had no motive.

律師**斷言**她的當事人沒有動機。