assert
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/əˈsɜːrt/
🇬🇧
/əˈsɜːt/
to say something is true in a clear way
She will assert that the plan is good.
她会断言这个计划是好的。
to act with confidence so others listen to you
He needs to assert himself to be heard.
他需要自信地表达自己才能被听到。
to show your right or power in a confident way
The leader will assert her right to decide.
领导者将自信地主张她的决定权。
to begin to have an effect
Common sense will assert itself soon.
常识很快就会显现出来。