Word · Frequency #21505
sworn
/swɒːn/
adjective
宣誓的;宣过誓的
核心释义
stated or promised while under oath
- 1.
在宣誓下给予或声明的
Given or declared under oath.
- 2.
如同宣誓般受约束的
Bound as though by an oath.
- 3.
热情的,虔诚的
Ardent, devout.
誓不两立的;不共戴天的;热诚的;虔诚的;在宣誓下给予或声明的;如同宣誓般受约束的;热情的,虔诚的
用法In use
After the quarrel, the two brothers became sworn enemies.
用法提示:sworn 作形容词修饰 enemies,表示像宣誓般结下的、不可化解的敌对关系。
He is sworn to secrecy about the surprise party.
用法提示:sworn 作形容词,与 to secrecy 连用,表示受誓言约束而必须保密。
The two companies are sworn rivals in the market.
用法提示:sworn 作形容词修饰 rivals,表示像宣誓般确定的竞争对手关系。
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
作形容词时几乎只放在名词前作定语,如 sworn enemy(不共戴天的敌人)、sworn statement(宣誓声明);一般不用在 be 动词后作表语。
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