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avowal

/uh-vou-uhl/US // əˈvaʊ əl //

誓词,誓言,宣誓,宣称

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : an open statement of affirmation; frank acknowledgment or admission.

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Examples

  • Another avowal: He had not originally planned to assault that Jewish school in Toulouse.

  • The fact was, that Mr. Giles had not at first been able to bring his mind to the avowal, that he had only shot a boy.

  • It was several years after their acquaintance commenced before M. Roland made an avowal of his attachment.

  • "The time will come," said Winston dryly, to hide what he felt, for his comrade's simple avowal had been wonderfully eloquent.

  • Mr. Ripper's logic tended to the belief that he could not be punished if he stuck to the avowal of having seen nothing.

  • Somewhat confused by this humiliating avowal, Madame Bodard returned to her place at a faro-table.