early 13c., from Anglo-French avouer, Old French avoer "acknowledge, accept, recognize," especially as a protector (Modern French avouer), from Latin advocare (see advocate). A synonym of avouch (q.v.), which tends to contain the more technical, legal aspect of the word. Related: Avowed; avowing.
avow 英文释义
1. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true;
"Before God I swear I am innocent"
2. admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about
avow 双语例句
1. The senator was forced to avow openly that he had received some money from that company.
那个参议员被迫承认曾经收过那家公司的一些钱.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. I must avow that I am innocent.
我要公开声明我是无罪的.
来自辞典例句
3. But whatever the danger, Christ's followers must avow their principles.
但不论遭何危险, 跟从基督的人必须承认自己的信仰.
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4. Many a man thinks, what he is ashamed to avow ( Samuel Johnson ).
很多人都考虑过那些他们羞于说出来的事 ( 萨谬尔约翰逊 ).
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avow 实用场景例句
The senator was forced to avow openly that he had received some money from that company.
那个参议员被迫承认曾经收过那家公司的一些钱.
《简明英汉词典》
But whatever the danger, Christ's followers must avow their principles.
但不论遭何危险, 跟从基督的人必须承认自己的信仰.
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Many a man thinks, what he is ashamed to avow ( Samuel Johnson ).
