Wordiyoswear
🇬🇧 UK/swєә/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 3kIELTSGREB1
Definitions
v.
To make a solemn oath or promise; to use offensive or profane language
发誓；宣誓；咒骂；说脏话
n.
A swear word; a profane or offensive expression
誓言；脏话；咒骂语
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishswearother
=swear
Common Collocations
- 1.swear an oath宣誓
- 2.swear in为……举行宣誓就职
- 3.swear by对……深信不疑／极力推崇
- 4.swear under oath在宣誓下作证
Example Sentences
- 1.
He swore to tell the truth before taking the witness stand.
- 2.
I swear I left my keys on the table, but now they're gone.
- 3.
She was shocked to hear the child swear in front of the entire class.