| 单词 | oath |
| 释义 | oath /ohth/, n. , pl. oaths /ohdhz, ohths/. 1. a solemn appeal to a deity, or to some revered person or thing, to witness one's determination to speak the truth, to keep a promise, etc.: to testify upon oath. 2. a statement or promise strengthened by such an appeal. 3. a formally affirmed statement or promise accepted as an equivalent of an appeal to a deity or to a revered person or thing; affirmation. 4. the form of words in which such a statement or promise is made. 5. an irreverent or blasphemous use of the name of God or anything sacred. 6. any profane expression; curse; swearword: He slammed the door with a muttered oath. 7. take an oath, to swear solemnly; vow. [bef. 900; ME ooth, OE ath; c. G Eid] Syn. 2. vow, pledge. 5. profanity. |
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