assert

1. V-T If someone asserts a fact or belief, they state it firmly. 坚定地陈述[正式]

Mr. Helm plans to assert that the bill violates the First Amendment. 赫尔姆先生计划坚定地陈述该法案有违《第一修正案》。

The defendants, who continue to assert their innocence, are expected to appeal. 那些继续宣称其清白的被告预计会上诉。

2. assertionN-VAR 断言

There is no concrete evidence to support assertions that the recession is truly over. 没有任何确凿的证据支持经济衰退已真正结束的断言。

3. V-T If you assert your authority, you make it clear by your behaviour that you have authority. 显示 (权威)

After the war, the army made an attempt to assert its authority in the south of the country. 战后，军队试图在该国南部显示其权威。

4. assertionN-UNCOUNT (权威的) 显示

The decision is seen as an assertion of his authority within the company. 这一决定被看作是公司内他的权威的显示。

5. V-T If you assert your right or claim to something, you insist that you have the right to it. 坚持 (权利或要求)

The republics began asserting their right to govern themselves. 各共和国开始坚持他们自治的权利。

6. assertionN-UNCOUNT 坚持

These institutions have made the assertion of ethnic identity possible. 这些机构已使种族身份的坚持成为可能。

7. V-T If you assert yourself, you speak and act in a forceful way, so that people take notice of you. 彰显 (自己)

He's speaking up and asserting himself and doing things he enjoys. 他现在直言不讳、彰显自我，做着他喜欢做的事。