to swear
01
욕하다, 비방하다
to use offensive or vulgar language in order to express strong emotions
Intransitive
예시들
Upset by the news, she could n't help but swear under her breath.
소식에 화가 난 그녀는 혼잣말로 욕을 할 수밖에 없었다.
02
맹세하다, 단언하다
to state that what one is saying is true
Transitive: to swear that
예시들
She swore by the Bible that she was telling the truth.
그녀는 성경에 맹세하며 진실을 말하고 있다고 했다.
03
맹세하다, 엄숙히 약속하다
to strongly promise something, usually in serious or formal situations
Transitive: to swear to do sth
예시들
She swears to always stand by her best friend's side.
그녀는 가장 친한 친구의 편에 항상 서 있겠다고 맹세합니다.
04
맹세하다, 선서하다
to require someone to make a formal declaration or promise while invoking a sacred or binding authority
Ditransitive: to swear sb to do sth | to swear sb to sth
예시들
The notary public swore the witness to tell the truth before signing the legal document.
공증인이 증인에게 법적 문서에 서명하기 전에 진실을 말하도록 선서하게 했다.
어휘 나무
swearer
swearing
swear
