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

单词	swear
释义	swear —swear /sweə^r/ aep /swer/ Ⅰ verb [I or T] (swore, sworn) (PROMISE) ↑Verb Endings for swear ► B2 to promise or say firmly that you are telling the truth or that you will do something or behave in a particular way: » I don't know anything about what happened, I swear (it).» [+ (that)] You might find it difficult to believe, but I swear (that) the guy just came up to me and gave me the money.» _INFORMAL She swore blind (= promised definitely) (that) she didn't know what had happened to the money.» [+ to infinitive] New gang members must swear to obey the gang leaders at all times.» In some countries, witnesses in court have to swear on the Bible.» I swore an oath to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.» A few of us knew what was going to happen, but we were sworn to secrecy (= we were made to promise to keep it a secret).» I think his birthday is on the 5th, but I wouldn't/couldn't swear to it (= I am not completely certain about it).Thesaurus⁺: ↑Making and breaking promises and commitmentsWord Builder:–Nouns: swearing–Adjectives: sworn–Verbs: swear • • • Extra Examples:» 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. Ⅱ verb [I] (swore, sworn) (USE RUDE WORDS) ↑Verb Endings for swear ► B2 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: » It was a real shock, the first time I heard my mother swear.» When the taxi driver started to swear at him, he walked off.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Swearing and blasphemyWord Builder:–Nouns: swearing–Adjectives: sworn–Verbs: swear • • • Extra Examples:» 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.
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