顾老师英语课堂
基本释义:发誓,宣誓;咒骂
词源:源自古英语"swerian",意为"郑重承诺"
在法庭或重要场合做出的庄严承诺
表达决心或保证的日常用语
使用粗俗或亵渎的语言
"swear"是最常用的发誓表达,但需注意上下文,避免与"咒骂"含义混淆。正式场合建议使用更明确的"take an oath"或"make a vow"。
He swore allegiance to the king.
I swear by my honor.
She swore at the driver.
他宣誓效忠国王。
我以我的名誉起誓。
她骂了那个司机。
斯-威尔("尔"轻读)
斯-威尔(卷舌明显)
发誓要做某事
发誓声称某事
以...起誓
I swear I will go there. (非正式)
正式场合:I solemnly vow that I will go there.
He made a swear. (错误)
正确:He made an oath.
1. I swear I won't be late again.
2. The president took the oath of office.
3. Don't swear in front of children.
1. He swore to tell the truth.
2. 读作[swer](美式)或[sweə(r)](英式)
3. Let's make a vow.