assert

• 动词，表示自信而坚定地陈述某事，或提出要求、主张。

A verb used to express the act of stating something confidently and forcefully, or to make a claim or declaration.

1. State confidentlyB2formal

   To state something firmly and confidently as true.

   断言

   • The scientist asserted that the theory was correct.
   • She asserted her innocence in the court.
   • He asserted that the project would be completed on time.

   同义词affirmaveravowcontenddeclareinsistmaintainproclaimprofessstate

   反义词denydisavowdisclaimrebutrefuteretractwithdraw

2. Defend or claim a rightB2formal

   To behave in a way that expresses your confidence, importance, or power.

   维护权利

   • She learned to assert herself in meetings.
   • The country asserted its independence from colonial rule.
   • He asserted his authority over the team.

   同义词claimdefendmaintainupholdvindicate