英语词汇“oath”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

oath

(ōth)

n. pl. oaths (ōthz, ōths)

a. A solemn, formal declaration or promise to fulfill a pledge, often calling on God, a god, or a sacred object as witness.

b. The words or formula of such a declaration or promise.

c. Something declared or promised.

2. An irreverent or blasphemous use of the name of God or something held sacred.

3. An imprecation; a curse.

Idioms:

take an oath

To agree to a pledge of truthfulness or faithful performance.

under oath

Under a burden or responsibility to speak truthfully or perform an action faithfully.

[Middle English oth, from Old English āth.]

单词	oath
释义	oath (ōth) n. pl. oaths (ōthz, ōths) 1. a. A solemn, formal declaration or promise to fulfill a pledge, often calling on God, a god, or a sacred object as witness. b. The words or formula of such a declaration or promise. c. Something declared or promised. 2. An irreverent or blasphemous use of the name of God or something held sacred. 3. An imprecation; a curse. *Idioms:* *take an oath* To agree to a pledge of truthfulness or faithful performance. *under oath* Under a burden or responsibility to speak truthfully or perform an action faithfully. [Middle English oth, from Old English āth.]
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