| 单词 | statement |
| 释义 | noun | adjective statementstatement1 /ˈsteɪt˺mənt/ ●●● S2 W1 noun [countable] 1something you say or write publicly or officially to let people know your intentions or opinions, or to record facts: statement about/on The president is expected to issue a statement about the economy later today.statement to The lawyer made a statement to the press after the trial.in a statement The police said in a brief statement that they are investigating the matter.a statement of something You should begin your research paper with a statement of the problem you are investigating. → see also mission statement2a list showing amounts of money paid, received, owing, etc. and their total: I looked at my bank statement to see if there had been an error. All employees receive the company’s annual financial statement.► see thesaurus at bill13something you do, make, wear, etc. that causes people to have a particular opinion about you: The type of car you drive makes a statement about who you are. → see also fashion statementCOLLOCATIONSverbsmake a statement (=say something, especially in public) The candidate made a brief statement about his reasons for running for office.give a statement (=make a statement, especially to the police) The witness gave a statement to the police.issue/release/put out a statement (=give a written statement to newspapers, TV, etc.) The governor issued a statement saying that his family life was a “private matter.”take/get a statement from somebody (=write down what someone says) A detective took statements from both witnesses.withdraw your statement (=say that a statement you gave is not true) She later withdrew her statement.sign a statement Could you please sign and date your statement?a statement says something A brief statement said that Kerry had resigned.a statement calls for something (=it asks for something to be done) The statement called for the immediate withdrawal of troops from the area.a statement condemns something (=it criticizes something very strongly) The government released a statement condemning the violence.adjectives/nouns + statementa short/brief statement Last night, the police issued a brief statement about the incident.a joint statement (=one made by two people or groups) The two leaders issued a joint statement, in which they agreed on new trade regulations.an opening/closing statement (=one that is made at the beginning or end of an event, especially a trial) In the opening statement, the defense attorney described her client as an innocent young woman.a sweeping statement (=one that is too general) Researchers do not want to make any sweeping statements at this stage.a clear/strong statement (=giving an opinion clearly) The article was a clear statement of his beliefs.a false/misleading statement (=one that is not true) He was accused of making false statements in court.an official/formal statement The company is expected to make an official statement tomorrow.a public statement (=one made in public) The company said in a public statement that it had warned employees not to destroy records.a written statement One neighbor said in a written statement that she often heard a baby “crying for help”.a prepared statement (=one that is written earlier and then read out loud) His attorney read a prepared statement on his behalf.a sworn statement (=one that you officially promise is true) According to sworn statements from workers, the company paid them less than the minimum wage.a policy statement (=a statement about something that has been officially agreed upon) In a policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics has said that schools should not sell soft drinks.a mission statement (=one in which an organization states its aims) A mission statement should explain the overall purpose of an organization.a government statement A government statement said some explosive material had been found.a police statement Eleven students were arrested, according to a police statement.a witness statement (=one from someone who has seen a crime happen) The witness statement was read out in court. noun | adjective statementstatement2 adjective [only before noun] statement pieces of jewelry, shoes, etc. are very noticeable and impressive – used especially in magazines |
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