swear
动词
定义 swear 动词
language
- B2Intransitive
to use rude or offensive language, either to emphasize a point or to express anger or insult.
I was quite shocked when I heard my boss swear for the first time.
He yelled at me and then started to swear.
She doesn't like to swear in front of the children.
commitment
- B2TransitiveIntransitive
to make a solemn promise or statement, often emphasizing the truthfulness or sincerity of one's words or intentions.
I swear I didn't take your wallet.
She swore to keep the secret.
I swear that I will finish this task.
片语动词 swear
- swear by something
to hold a strong conviction in the effectiveness or utility of something
• I swear by this moisturizer; I've been using it for years and it works wonders.
- swear off something
to commit to abstaining from engaging with or using something detrimental, like drugs or alcohol, through a conscious decision.
• Susan swore off drinking alcohol to improve her health.
- swear someone in
To formally administer an oath to someone, compelling them to truthfulness or fidelity, in a legal setting or when assuming a new official role.
• During the mayor's inauguration ceremony, the city council president swore in the new mayor.