Word · CEFR C1 · Frequency #3738
alleges
声称；断言
alleges is the third person singular of allege.
to state or assert something as a fact, typically without providing proof
- 1.
To adduce (something) as a reason, excuse, support etc.
- 2.
To make a claim as justification or proof; to make an assertion without proof.
援引；提出（理由）；宣称；主张；提出；断言；[法] 断言
In use
The report alleges that the company violated safety regulations.
He alleged that his neighbor stole his mailbox.
The lawyer is alleging that the evidence was tampered with.
allege that + clause
that从句陈述被断言的内容。
The report alleges that the company misled investors.
报告声称该公司误导了投资者。
allege + noun phrase
直接宾语是被断言的事情。
The prosecution alleged several instances of fraud.
检方声称了几起欺诈事件。
be alleged to + infinitive
被动结构，表示某人被指称做某事。
He is alleged to have stolen the documents.
Connections
Collocations
- allege that
- 宣称，断言
- The report alleges that the company misled investors.报告宣称该公司误导了投资者。
- be alleged to
- 被指控，据称
- He is alleged to have stolen the money.他被指控偷了那笔钱。
- allege wrongdoing
- 指控不当行为
- Several employees alleged wrongdoing by management.几名员工指控管理层有不当行为。
- allege bias
- 指控偏见
- The lawyer alleged bias on the part of the judge.律师指控法官存在偏见。
- allege fraud
- 指控欺诈
- The investors alleged fraud in the stock offering.投资者指控股票发行中存在欺诈。
- allege conspiracy
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想‘a ledge’（窗台），某人站在上面断言某事，即‘宣称’。
Context & Register
通常用于正式或法律语境，表示未经证实的宣称，但也可用于一般正式报告。语域偏向正式，属于中性偏正式。
Grammar Note
常以 that 从句或名词作宾语，常用于被动结构 be alleged to
Pronunciation & Spelling
真正与allege (/əˈledʒ/) 同韵的词有：edge, pledge, hedge, sledge, ledge, fledge，它们都包含相同的/-edʒ/音。注意：拼写类似的college (/ˈkɒlɪdʒ/), knowledge (/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/) 等发音不同。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 4，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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