swear
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/swer/
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/sweə(r)/
to use bad words, especially when angry
He swore loudly when he dropped the hammer.
他把锤子掉地上时大声咒骂。
to promise strongly to do something
I swear to finish this project by Friday.
我发誓周五前完成这个项目。
to promise to speak the truth
The witness swore honesty in court.
证人在法庭上宣誓诚实。
to formally promise, especially in a legal setting
The judge ordered them to swear loyalty.
法官命令他们宣誓效忠。
to make someone promise secrecy
They were sworn to keep the secret.
他们被要求发誓保密。