| 单词 | statement |
| 释义 | statement (steɪtmənt ) Word forms: statements , statementing, statemented 1. countable noun B2 A statement is something that you say or write which gives information in a formal or definite way. Andrew now disowns that statement, saying he was depressed when he made it. 'Things are moving ahead.'– I found that statement vague and unclear. Synonyms: announcement, declaration, communication, explanation 2. countable noun B2 A statement is an official or formal announcement that is issued on a particular occasion. The statement by the military denied any involvement in last night's attack. 3. countable noun B2 You can refer to the official account of events which a suspect or a witness gives to the police as a statement. The 350-page report was based on statements from witnesses to the events. 4. countable noun If you describe an action or thing as a statement, you mean that it clearly expresses a particular opinion or idea that you have. The following recipe is a statement of another kind–food is fun! 5. countable noun A printed document showing how much money has been paid into and taken out of a bank or building society account is called a statement. 6. verb [usually passive] If a child is statemented, social services staff write a document stating that the child has special educational needs, and the local education authority has to make sure that everything that is necessary is provided for that child. [British] Nearly a year later, it was agreed that Tom would be statemented. [be VERB-ed] I had eight statemented children in my class. [VERB-ed] Collocations: bold statement That would have been his boldest statement yet. Times, Sunday Times (2011) She begins with a bold statement of her life's great enterprise. Words Of Love: Passionate Women from Heloise to Sylvia Plath (2006) These are bold statements which would certainly shake up the housing market. The Sun (2013) Banish neutral shades altogether and make a fashion statement in glossy black. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It's not so much a fashion statement as an act of defiance. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Dress carefully - are waistcoats a fashion statement or a mistake? Later we had a government statement on proposals to regulate the internet. Times, Sunday Times (2019) It was the latest in a series of strongly worded government statements offering advice to consumers on what they should - and should not - put into their bodies. Times, Sunday Times (2016) People have a deep scepticism, if not downright distrust of government statements and figures, both as a result of the Sars epidemic of 2002-3 but also generally. Times,Sunday Times (2020) In an impact statement the victim told of how the attack had affected her physical and mental health. Times, Sunday Times (2016) A victim impact statement read to the court revealed Josephine was being treated for depression. The Sun (2014) Both had made victim impact statements in which they said they could not hate their killer stepfather. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The President also issued a statement expressing his regrets. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Contradictory statements issued by the company have added to their frustration. Times, Sunday Times (2010) She also issued a statement praising the cops who pulled Ryan from the water. The Sun (2010) The three leaders issued a joint statement calling on the rebels to stop their offensive. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The banks want to release a joint statement signed by their chief executives. Times, Sunday Times (2010) 'We deeply regret any offence caused,' they added in a joint statement. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It was not likely she would have dodged a meeting to make a political statement. The Sun (2019) This album can be seen as a political statement. The Sun (2009) Others have adopted it as a political statement. The Sun (2013) A final policy statement would be published by next spring. Times, Sunday Times (2009) We will publish a statement clarifying our position on this issue later this month. Times, Sunday Times (2014) More charities have begun publishing impact statements. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Murphy released a statement yesterday claiming that his conviction was politically motivated. Times, Sunday Times (2016) According to a statement released by the club, his hospital stay will last three to four days. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The boys released a statement on their website. The Sun (2006) They were also a simple statement of fact. The Sun (2008) It had a very simple mission statement and set of values. Times, Sunday Times (2014) That simple statement ignores any political ramifications. Times, Sunday Times (2009) A spokesman for the prime minister provided a strong statement of denial. canada.com The company earns about three quarters of its profit in the second half so a strong statement will be the order of the day. Times, Sunday Times It's such a strong statement piece that people will admire it wherever she goes. The Sun By making the well-being of staff the priority, the firm had sent out a strong statement that short-term profitability was not all-important. Times, Sunday Times More's the pity, as many designers have used it as a strong statement for this spring and summer. Times, Sunday Times Daytime pyjamas are now a style statement rather than a fashion disaster. The Sun (2012) You're not trying to make a massive style statement. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Radiant skin seems to be some sort of style statement now. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Their employer would then submit a statement and various forms to the police. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In order to submit their statement they had first to check the true/false validity of 20 such statements submitted by others. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A new regulation also forced any organization outside of the government to first submit any statement it wanted to make public to the censorsip bureau for prior censorship. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He added he had submitted the statement to an inquest. Times, Sunday Times She was heartbroken to learn her dad submitted a statement for the defence. The Sun What an absurd sweeping statement. The Sun Dramatic in intensity, the poem makes a sweeping statement on the deplorable state of the world. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This, the narrator maintains in sweeping statement, characterized the entire generation of the 1960s. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This, and similar sweeping statements are grotesque exaggerations. Times, Sunday Times A serious and honest debate should concentrate on the details rather than on sweeping statements about 'choice' and 'social mobility'. Times, Sunday Times The letter asks for a 'sworn statement setting out the extent of your knowledge surrounding the source'. Times, Sunday Times Based on a sworn statement provided to the police, the newspaper claims that the test was also recorded under a false name. Times,Sunday Times The guilty party also provided a sworn statement to this effect. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This new law also requires the company to get a drivers license number and a sworn statement from customers stating that they own the items they are selling. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some types of motions will not be accepted by the court unless accompanied by an independent sworn statement or other evidence, in support of the need for the motion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His departure, with immediate effect, was announced yesterday in a terse statement. Times, Sunday Times The shares dived 40 per cent to 4¾p after it issued a terse statement revealing that trading had deteriorated after a profit warning last month. Times, Sunday Times It refused to comment yesterday other than to issue a terse statement confirming it was 'withdrawing from the transaction'. The Sun Yesterday, the prestigious scientific institute where he has worked for 35 years issued a terse statement halting his responsibilities. Times, Sunday Times He released a terse statement through his lawyer. Globe and Mail He didn't make a theological statement of what had happened. Christianity Today The poem's ending lines, which justify the landscape in theological terms, are also a theological statement of the body's sacred significance. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This might be seen as a theological statement that concludes that earthly endeavors must take second place to the pursuit of the holy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We all wish we could confine our talk about money to general theological statements. Christianity Today In fact, three companies have reported rosy trading statements this week. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Their latest trading statement again reassured that there has been no change to the financial performance of its bigger contracts. Times, Sunday Times (2011) A pre-close trading statement this week is likely to see more positive comment. Times, Sunday Times (2012) But, a little over a year and a half into his administration, it looks as though it might be that rare thing from this president, a verifiably true statement. Times, Sunday Times In a material world that was an extremely true statement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Given a true statement, one of its two terms may be substituted for the other in any true statement and the result will be true. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The player gains money only when the choice reveals a true statement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the first round, the player wins $4,000 for each choice that reveals a true statement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The plaintiff then brought an action of deceit against the directors, based on the untrue statement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The airline accused its founder and largest shareholder of making untrue statements. Times,Sunday Times He attempted to cover up his motive by making untrue statements and by his communications with the supplier. Times, Sunday Times But he did not find that they had made the untrue statements fraudulently as distinguished from carelessly. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As to what it could do, or intended to do, it made, at best, only a vague statement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This vague statement was refined to plan, develop, and carry out a service project in 1965. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Are vague statements of intent backed up by policies? Times, Sunday Times Vague statements, which can be interpreted in many ways to please everyone, don't help. Christianity Today Others resort to a form of coding known as 'vaguebooking', which involves posting intentionally vague statements rather than providing genuine information upfront. Times, Sunday Times A vision statement, goals, and results expected are part of this document. Christianity Today Instead, your coaches and leaders must know and be able to verbalize the vision statement whenever possible. Christianity Today It was essential to demonstrate to our people that this fit perfectly with our vision statement. Christianity Today Your team should be reminded of the vision statement at least every 30 days. Christianity Today So how did you turn that vision statement into actual ministry? Christianity Today Cases dropped as victims withdraw statements. The Sun (2016) She later withdrew this statement. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Minutes later, it withdrew the statement, saying that it had been released in error. Times, Sunday Times (2006) She changed her written statement shortly before stepping into the witness box. Times, Sunday Times An adequate record of business purpose must generally be in the form of a written statement. Christianity Today Remember that a written statement of your main employment terms must be issued to your staff within two months of starting work. Times, Sunday Times The law says all employees are entitled to a written statement of the most important aspects of their contract within two months of starting employment. Times, Sunday Times In his ensuing interviews, he consistently referred to his written statement. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 声明 Japanese: 声明 |
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