1. | 宣誓;誓言a formal promise to do sth or a formal statement that sth is true |
to take/swear an oath of allegiance 宣誓效忠 | |
Before giving evidence, witnesses in court have to take the oath(= promise to tell the truth) . 作证之前,证人必须当庭宣誓据实作证。 |
2. | (表示愤怒、惊异等的)咒骂,诅咒的话an offensive word or phrase used to express anger, surprise, etc.; a swear word |
She heard the sound of breaking glass, followed by a muttered oath. 她听到打碎玻璃的响声,接着是低声的咒骂。 |