statement

Definitions

state (the verb, 'to declare') + -ment = the thing stated. A statement puts a position on the record. The financial sense (bank statement) is a 'statement of account' — the figures formally set down; the fashion sense ('make a statement') is expressing yourself loudly without words.

Common Collocations

• 1.make a statement发表声明
• 2.official statement官方声明
• 3.bank statement银行对账单
• 4.financial statement财务报表

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The minister issued a brief statement to the press.

• 2.

  Check your bank statement for any errors.

• 3.

  Her bold red coat made a real statement.