B2 [ I ] to use words that are rude or offensive as a way of emphasizing what you mean or as a way of insulting someone or something诅咒,咒骂
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Please don't swear in front of the children.
I swear quite a lot but even I draw the line at saying certain words.
He was so angry he forgot himself and swore loudly.
We could hear him cursing and swearing as he tried to get the door open.
He was sent off for swearing at the referee.
B2 [ I or T ] to promise or say firmly that you are telling the truth or that you will do something or behave in a particular way发(誓);宣(誓)
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He swore he would avenge his brother's death.
He swore he'd pay her back for all she'd done to him.
Soldiers must swear allegiance to the Crown.
I swear to God I didn't know about it.
I want you to swear that you will never try to see her again.
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