
好词典

源自中古英语 'averren',借自古法语 'averer',最终源自拉丁语 'ad-'(向) + 'verus'(真实的)。
❶ 郑重声明或断言某事为真,通常用于正式场合或法律语境中,带有强调事实的意味。
“The witness averred that he saw the defendant at the scene.”
(证人郑重声明他在现场看到了被告。)
“She averred her innocence throughout the trial.”
(她在整个审判过程中坚称自己无罪。)
aver one's position — 正式声明自己的立场或观点,常用于法律或正式辩论中。
“The lawyer averred his client's position clearly in court.”
(律师在法庭上明确声明了其当事人的立场。)