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aver

UK //əˈvɜː//US //əˈvɜːr//

词源

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)。

verb

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。)

同义词:assert, declare, affirm

常见短语

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。)