assert

US /əˈsɝːt/

UK /əˈsɝːt/

斷言, 聲稱, 堅持

state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully

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He continued to assert his innocence.

他繼續堅稱自己無罪。

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The company asserted that the new product would revolutionize the market.

該公司聲稱新產品將徹底改變市場。

表現自己, 維護

behave or speak in a way that expresses your confidence, importance, or power and earns you respect from others

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You need to assert yourself more in meetings.

你需要在會議中更多地表現自己。

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It's important to assert your rights.

維護自己的權利很重要。