"swear on" in Chinese (Simplified)
发誓以…为证
Definition
郑重承诺某事是真的,以非常重要的事物(比如母亲的生命或圣经)来证明自己的诚实。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
非常强调,通常带有非正式或情感色彩。常见搭配有“swear on my life”、“swear on the Bible”等,表示极力保证诚实。正式法律场合一般不用该表达,通常用“swear an oath”等。
Examples
I swear on my mother's life, I'm telling the truth.
我**发誓以**我妈妈的生命为证,我说的是真的。
She swore on the Bible that she didn't steal anything.
她**发誓以**圣经为证,她没有偷任何东西。
You can trust me, I swear on my honor.
你可以相信我,我**发誓以**人格担保。
Dude, I swear on everything I love, I didn't touch your phone.
哥们,我**发誓以**我所有珍爱的东西为证,我没碰你手机。
He said, 'I swear on my kids, I would never lie to you.'
他说:'我**发誓以**孩子们为证,我绝不会骗你。'
Honestly, I swear on my life I had no idea about the surprise.
说真的,我**发誓以**命为证,我完全不知道有惊喜。