To give evidence on oath. 发誓；作证。 He swore in favor of the defendant. 他宣誓说出有利于被告的证言。 To make a solemn vow or promise. 誓愿；誓约。 I can swear to its authenticity. 我敢断言它是真货。 To use profane language. 咒骂；口出秽言。 He swears at his doctor. 他咒骂他的医生。 To declare solemnly, with an appeal to God or some sacred object. (对上帝或圣物)发誓。 She swore to tell the truth. (=She swore that she would tell the truth.) 她发誓要说实话。 To cause to tale, or bind by, an oath. 使立誓；使被誓言拘束。 You have been sworn to be faithful to me. 你已立誓对我忠实。 swear by 对...发誓；【口】深信；确实知道。 swear by all that is holy (sacred) (非正式用法)发重誓强调其真。 swear like a trooper 【口】口出秽言；满口粗话。 swear out 【美】由宣誓而获得签发(逮捕令)。 not enough to swear by 【口】真正一点点。 |