swearing

• 指使用粗话、脏话或骂人的言语；也可指发誓、立誓，尤指在法律语境中作出的郑重承诺。

A noun referring to the act of using profane or obscene language, or the act of making a solemn promise or oath, especially in a legal context.

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1. Profane or obscene languageB2informal

   The use of offensive, vulgar, or taboo words, often to express strong emotions like anger, surprise, or frustration.

   脏话

   • He let out a string of swearing after stubbing his toe.
   • Swearing in public is considered rude in many cultures.
   • The movie was criticized for its excessive swearing.

   同义词blasphemyobscenityprofanityvulgarity

2. Taking an oathB2formallegal

   The act of making a solemn promise or declaration, especially to tell the truth in a legal setting.

   宣誓

   • The witness was accused of lying under swearing in court.
   • Swearing an oath of office is a tradition for new presidents.
   • He avoided swearing to the truth of the statement.

   同义词affirmationoathpledgevow

• 表示郑重地发誓或许下诺言，也指使用粗话或脏话骂人。

A verb used to indicate making a solemn promise or vow, or to use profane language.

不规则动词

1. Use profane languageA2informal

   To use rude or offensive words, especially when angry.

   骂人

   • He swore loudly when he dropped his phone.
   • She swore at the driver who cut her off.
   • Don't swear in front of the children.

   同义词blasphemecursecuss

2. Make a solemn promiseB1formal

   To promise or vow something seriously, often under oath.

   郑重发誓

   • He swore to tell the truth in court.
   • She swore allegiance to her country.
   • They swore an oath of secrecy.

   同义词attestavowcovenantpledgepromisevow

3. Vow or affirm stronglyB2formal

   To state or promise something with great conviction.

   发誓

   • I swear I didn't take your book.
   • She swore she would never speak to him again.
   • He swore by his honor to complete the task.

   同义词affirmassertattestavowdeclarepledgepromisevow

短语动词变体swear inswear offswear out