claim noun ⇨claim (conflicting claims)⇨request (a pay claim)⇨right (sb's claim to the throne)claim verb ⇨claim (claim that sth is true)⇨ask2 (claim compensation)claim
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claim ♦︎ allegation ♦︎ assertion ♦︎ contentionThese are all words for a statement that sth is true, although it has not been proved.这些词均表示未经证实的说法。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a claim / an allegation / an assertion / a contention that...◆a claim / an allegation / an assertion about / of sth◆false / unfounded / unsubstantiated claims / allegations / assertions◆to make / deny a claim / an allegation / an assertion◆to support a claim / an allegation / an assertion / a contention◆to investigate / withdraw a claim / an allegation◆to reject a claim / an assertion / a contention◆to question a claim / an assertion◆to dispute a claim / contention■claim [countable] a statement that sth is true, although it has not been proved声明;宣称;断言◆There are conflicting claims about the cause of the fire.关于起火原因的说法相互矛盾。◆The report examines claims of corrupt links between politicians.这份报告调查了政治人物之间互相勾结的说法。OPPdenial ⇨ denial■allegation ˌæləˈgeɪʃn [countable] (ratherformal) a public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing sb of doing sth that is wrong or illegal(无证据的)声明,指控◆He has made serious allegations against the company.他对那家公司提出严重的指控。◆He has resigned amid corruption allegations.面对腐败指控,他已辞职。■assertion əˈsɜːʃn; NAmEəˈsɜːrʃn [countable] (ratherformal) a statement of sth that you strongly believe to be true, although it has not been proved认定;断言◆She made sweeping assertions about the role of women in society.她对妇女在社会中的角色给出了笼统的说法。◆He was correct in his assertion that the minister had been lying.他认定部长之前在说谎,事实果然如此。NOTE辨析 Claim or assertion?When the point in doubt is a matter of opinion, not fact, use assertion.如果对所谈问题存疑是因为看法不同,而非与事实不符,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.如果谈论的是事实,两词可以通用。assertion比claim语气稍强,且更正式。■contentionkənˈtenʃn [countable] (formal) a belief or opinion that you express, especially in an argument(尤指争论时的)看法,观点◆It is our client's contention that the fire was an accident.我们当事人的看法是这场火灾属于意外。claim
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claim ♦︎ argue ♦︎ insist ♦︎ allege ♦︎ contend ♦︎ maintain ♦︎ assert ♦︎ protest ♦︎ affirmThese words all mean to say that sth is true.这些词均表示宣称、断言、主张。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to claim / argue / insist / allege / contend / maintain / assert / protest / affirm that...◆It is claimed / argued / alleged / contended / maintained / asserted / affirmed that...◆to insist on / maintain / assert / protest your innocence◆to argue / insist / protest / assert sth strongly■claim [transitive] to state sth as a fact, but without giving proof宣称;声称;断言◆He claims (that) he was not given a fair hearing.他声称他未得到公正的申诉机会。◆I don't claim to be an expert.我不敢自称为专家。◆Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer.科学家宣称治疗癌症已有重大突破。◆It was claimed that some doctors were working 80 hours a week.据说有些医生每周工作80小时。■argue [intransitive, transitive] to give reasons why you think that sth is right or wrong, true or not true, especially to persuade people that you are right论证;说理;争辩◆They argued for the right to strike.他们据理力争罢工的权利。◆He was too tired to argue the point(= discuss the matter).他太累了,不想讨论这个问题。◆She argued that they needed more time to finish the project.她提出理由说明他们需要更多时间来完成该项目。 see also argument ⇨ argument2■insist ɪnˈsɪst [intransitive, transitive] to say very firmly and often repeatedly that sth is true, especially when other people do not believe you坚持说;一再重申;固执己见◆He insisted on his innocence.他坚持说自己是无辜的。◆He insisted (that) he was innocent.他坚持说自己是无辜的。▸insistence
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[uncountable] ◆No one was convinced by her insistence that she was not to blame.她坚持说不是自己的错,但没有人相信。■allege əˈledʒ [transitive, often passive] (formal) to claim sth, especially in the context of a legal dispute(尤指法律辩论时)断言,指称,声称◆It is alleged that he mistreated the prisoners.据称他虐待囚犯。◆He is alleged to have mistreated the prisoners.他被指控虐待囚犯。◆This procedure should be followed in cases where dishonesty has been alleged.指控欺诈的案件应遵循本诉讼程序。 see also alleged ⇨ supposed■contend kənˈtend [transitive] (formal) to say that sth is true, especially in an argument(尤指在争论中)声称,主张,认为◆I would contend that the prime minister's thinking is flawed on this point.我认为首相的想法在这一点上有漏洞。■maintain meɪnˈteɪn [transitive] (ratherformal) to continue to say that sth is true, even though other people do not agree or do not believe it坚持(意见);对⋯固执己见◆The men maintained (that) they were out of the country when the crime was committed.这几个男人坚持说案发时他们在国外。◆She has always maintained her innocence.她一直坚持说自己是无辜的。■assertəˈsɜːt; NAmEəˈsɜːrt [transitive] (formal) to state clearly and firmly that sth is true明确表示;断言◆She continued to assert her innocence.她仍然坚称自己无辜。◆She continued to assert that she was innocent.她仍然坚称自己无辜。■protest [transitive] to say firmly that sth is true, especially when you have been accused of sth or when other people do not believe you坚决表示;申辩◆She has always protested her innocence.她一直坚持说自己是无辜的。◆He protested that the journey was too far by car.他坚持说路途太远,不宜开汽车去。◆'That's not what you said earlier!' Jane protested.“你当初不是这么说的!”简争辩说。■affirməˈfɜːm; NAmEəˈfɜːrm [transitive] (formal) to state firmly or publicly that sth is true or that you support sth strongly申明;断言;公开支持◆I can affirm that no one will lose their job.我可以肯定,谁都不会丢掉工作。◆Both sides affirmed their commitment to the ceasefire.双方均申明答应停火。NOTE辨析 Assert or affirm?You assert sth when you want other people to believe and support you. You affirm sth in order to reassure people that it is true.如果想让别人相信并支持你,用assert。如果目的是向别人保证某事属实,用affirm。
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