| 单词 | assertion |
| 释义 | as·ser·tionBrE /əˈsɜːʃn/ NAmE /əˈsɜːrʃn/ noun [C ]a statement saying that you strongly believe sth to be true 认定；断言SYN claim◆ He was correct in his assertion that the minister had been lying . 他认定部长说谎，事实果然如此。◆ Do you have any evidence to support your assertions ? 你的断言是否有真凭实据？claimallegation ⬥ assertionThese are all words for a statement that sth is true, although it has not been proved.以上各词均表示未经证实的说法。claima statement that sth is true, although it has not been proved指声称、宣称、断言allegation(ratherformal ) a public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing sb of doing sth that is wrong or illegal指无证据的说法、指控assertion(ratherformal ) a statement of sth that you strongly believe to be true, although it has not been proved指明确肯定、断言claim or assertion?用 claim 还是 assertion？When the point in doubt is a matter of opinion, not fact, use assertion.表示坚持观点而非断言属实，用 assertion：◆She made sweeping claims about the role of women in society.When you are talking about a matter of fact you can use either word; an assertion may be slightly stronger than a claim and it is a more formal word.表示断言属实，两词可以通用。assertion 比 claim 语气稍强，且更正式。Patternsa(n) claim/allegation/assertion that…a(n) claim/allegation/assertion about/of sthfalse/unfounded/conflicting claims/allegations/assertionsto make/deny a(n) claim/allegation/assertionto withdraw a(n) claim/allegation[U , C ]the act of stating , using or claiming sth strongly 声称；使用；主张◆ the assertion of his authority 对他权威的维护◆ The demonstration was an assertion of the right to peaceful protest . 这次示威游行行使了和平抗议权。 |
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