| 单词 | oath |
| 释义 | oathoathsoathoath /əʊθ $ oʊθ/ noun (plural oaths /əʊðz $ oʊðz/)1[countable] a formal promiseswear/take an oathHe swore an oath to support the Constitution.swear他宣誓拥护宪法。2[singular, uncountable] law a formal promise to tell the truth in a court of lawon/under oath (=having promised to tell the truth)The evidence was given under oath.begive 这个证词是立过誓的。Each witness must take the oath (=make this promise).每位证人都必须宣誓。COLLOCATIONS: oathverbsto swear/take an oathAs children, they took an oath of friendship.childtaketo break an oath (=to do something you promised not to do)I will never break my oath.oath + nounsan oath of loyalty/allegianceThey swore an oath of allegiance to the king.swearan oath of secrecyAnyone who joined the group had to swear an oath of secrecy.joinhaveadjectivesa solemn oath (=a very serious oath)He swore a solemn oath never to tell.swearWord Choice: oath or vow?You usually swear or take an oath in a court, or at a public ceremony that is part of a country's official system: The witness has to swear an oath that they will tell the truth.have证人必须宣誓说真话。The president will take the oath of office.总统将宣誓就职。You usually make a vow at a religious ceremony: The couple made their wedding vows.makevow这对夫妇宣读了婚姻誓约。You can also make a vow to yourself that you will definitely do or not do something in the future: I made a vow that I would never tell anyone.makewill我发过誓绝不告诉任何人。 |
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