新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

assert

英  [əˈsɜːt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • asserts , asserting , asserted

    1[T 及物动词] 坚称

    If someone asserts a fact or belief, they state it firmly.

    近义词

    declare , state

    反义词

    deny

    双语例句

    例:

    Mr Helm plans to assert that the bill violates the First Amendment.

    赫尔姆先生打算坚称该法案有违《第一修正案》。

    例:

    The defendants, who continue to assert their innocence, are expected to appeal.

    那些坚称自己是清白的被告预计会上诉。

    例:

    Altman asserted, 'We were making a political statement about western civilization and greed.'

    奥尔特曼坚称:“我们当时正要发表一份关于西方文明和贪婪的政治宣言。”

    2[T 及物动词] 显示(权威)

    If you assert your authority, you make it clear by your behaviour that you have authority.

    近义词

    establish

    双语例句

    例:

    After the war, the army made an attempt to assert its authority in the south of the country.

    战后,军队试图在该国南部维护其统治地位。

    3[T 及物动词] 坚持(权利或要求)

    If you assert your right or claim to something, you insist that you have the right to it.

    双语例句

    例:

    The republics began asserting their right to govern themselves.

    各共和国开始坚持他们自治的权利。

    4[T 及物动词] 彰显(自己)

    If you assert yourself, you speak and act in a forceful way, so that people take notice of you.

    双语例句

    例:

    He's speaking up and asserting himself and doing things he enjoys.

    他直言不讳、彰显自我,做着他喜欢做的事。

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