| 单词 | assert |
| 释义 | assert —asserter, assertor, n. —assertible, adj. /euh serrt"/, v.t. 1. to state with assurance, confidence, or force; state strongly or positively; affirm; aver: He asserted his innocence of the crime. 2. to maintain or defend (claims, rights, etc.). 3. to state as having existence; affirm; postulate: to assert a first cause as necessary. 4. assert oneself, to insist on one's rights, declare one's views forcefully, etc.: The candidate finally asserted himself about property taxes. [1595-1605; < L assertus joined to, defended, claimed (ptp. of asserere), equiv. to as- AS- + ser- (see SERIES) + -tus ptp. suffix] Syn. 1. asseverate, avow, maintain. See declare. 2. uphold, support. See maintain. Ant. 1. deny. |
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