claim
noun
Definitions of claim noun
statement(陈述)
- C1Countable(可数名词)
a declaration that something is true or a fact, despite potential doubts from others
声明；说法；断言
He alleged that police assaulted him during his detention, a claim denied by the police.
他声称在拘留期间遭到警察殴打，但警方否认了这一说法。
The government's assertion of reducing taxes turned out to be untrue.
政府关于减税的声明最终被证实是不真实的。
Can you present any evidence to substantiate your claim?
你能提供任何证据来证实你的说法吗？
demand(要求)
- B2Countable(可数名词)
a formal request for payment from an organization for money believed to be owed
索款；索赔
She filed an insurance claim after her house was burglarized.
在她的房子被闯入后，她提出了保险索赔。
Please submit your expense claim for travel to the accounting department.
请将您的出差费用申请提交给会计部门。
right(权利)
- Countable(可数名词)
a legitimate right to possess something or receive something from someone
（对某事物的）权利，所有权
She has no valid claim to that title.
她对那个头衔没有合法的权利。
Our neighbors have no right to the strip of land between our houses.
我们的邻居对我们房子之间的那块地没有权利。
My ex-wife has no right to claim my assets.
我的前妻没有权利要求我的资产。
verb
Definitions of claim verb
say(说)
- B2Transitive(及物动词)
to assert that something is true or a fact, despite lacking proof and potential disbelief from others
声称；宣称；断言；主张
The corporation asserts it bears no responsibility for the river's contamination.
该公司声称对河流污染不负任何责任。
He purports to have met the president, but I doubt him.
他声称见过总统，但我怀疑他。
Every political party has declared victory in yesterday's election.
每个政党都声称在昨天的选举中获胜。
state(声明)
- Transitive(及物动词)
When an organization states having a certain number of members, it signifies that many people are considered to be part of it.
声称拥有（成员）
demand(要求)
- B2Transitive(及物动词)
to demand something of value believing it is rightfully yours or you have a right to it
要求（拥有）；认领；索取
The police indicated that if no one lays claim to the watch, you are allowed to keep it.
警方表示如果没有人认领这只手表，你可以保留它。
Upon the death of Richard III, Henry VII assumed the English throne.
理查三世去世后，亨利七世登上了英格兰王位。
request(申请)
- B2Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)
to formally request money from a government or organization based on a perceived right
（向政府或组织）索取（钱）；索（款）；索赔
The number of individuals applying for unemployment assistance has surged this month.
本月申请失业补助的人数大幅增加。
Remember to claim your travel expenses following the interview.
记得在面试后报销你的差旅费用。
After my bicycle was stolen, I filed an insurance claim and received £150.
我的自行车被偷后，我申请了保险理赔并获得了150英镑。
Phrases of claim verb
- claim damages
To formally request monetary compensation from the responsible party following an accident or adverse event that caused harm or loss.
索赔（损害）
• He decided to claim damages from the construction company due to negligence during the construction.
他决定向建筑公司索赔，因为他们在施工过程中存在疏忽。
Idioms
- make no claim to be something
To not attempt to portray oneself as a particular type of person or thing.
不自誇、不自詡
• I make no claim to be a great chef, but I can certainly cook some simple dishes.
我并不声称自己是一位伟大的厨师，但我肯定能做一些简单的菜。
- claim the moral high ground
To assert that one's own moral standards or behavior are superior to those of others, often as a way to criticize or condemn them.
自认道德高尚
• In political debates, candidates often try to claim the moral high ground to criticize their opponents.
在政治辩论中，候选人经常试图占据道德制高点来批评对手。
- claim someone's life
To cause the death of someone, typically due to a violent event, conflict, or illness.
（暴力事件、战斗或疾病）夺走某人的生命；使某人丧生
• The devastating epidemic claimed the lives of many innocent people.
这场毁灭性的流行病夺走了许多无辜者的生命。
- someone's/something's claim to fame
the reason why someone or something is well-known or notable.
某人或某事物之所以出名的原因。
• This restaurant's claim to fame is their unique pasta sauce.
这家餐厅之所以出名是因为他们独特的意大利面酱。