to swear
01
骂, 咒骂
to use offensive or vulgar language in order to express strong emotions
Intransitive
例子
Frustrated with the situation, he began to swear loudly, expressing his discontent.
对这种情况感到沮丧，他开始大声咒骂，表达他的不满。
The angry driver started to swear at other motorists after a traffic altercation.
愤怒的司机在交通争执后开始咒骂其他司机。
02
发誓, 断言
to state that what one is saying is true
Transitive: to swear that
例子
I swear that I did n't eat the last piece of cake; it must have been someone else.
我发誓我没有吃最后一块蛋糕；一定是别人吃的。
She swore on her professional reputation that the data was accurate.
她以她的专业声誉发誓数据是准确的。
03
发誓, 郑重承诺
to strongly promise something, usually in serious or formal situations
Transitive: to swear to do sth
例子
He swore to keep the secret even under intense pressure.
他发誓即使在巨大的压力下也要保守秘密。
She swears to always stand by her best friend's side.
她发誓要永远站在她最好的朋友身边。
04
发誓, 宣誓
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
例子
The president was sworn into office, placing their hand on the Constitution and taking the oath of office.
总统宣誓就职，将手放在宪法上并宣誓就职。
The jury was sworn to secrecy, promising not to discuss the case outside the courtroom.
陪审团被宣誓保密，承诺不在法庭外讨论此案。
词汇树
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