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allege

🇬🇧 UK/ə'ledʒ/🇺🇸 US/ә'ledʒ/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREC1

Definitions

v.

To claim or assert that something is true, especially without proof or before it is proven.

声称,断言(尤指未经证实)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
alrelating to, having the nature of
+
legchoose, read, gather
+
esuffix
=allege

Common Collocations

  • 1.allege that声称
  • 2.allegedly据称
  • 3.allegedly said据说

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The witness alleged that she saw the suspect at the crime scene.

  • 2.

    The witness alleged that he saw the crime occur.

  • 3.

    The report alleges that the company violated environmental regulations.

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