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.
他把錘子掉地上時大聲咒罵。
to promise strongly to do something
I swear to finish this project by Friday.
我發誓週五前完成這個項目。
to promise to speak the truth
The witness swore honesty in court.
證人在法庭上宣誓誠實。
to formally promise, especially in a legal setting
The judge ordered them to swear loyalty.
法官命令他們宣誓效忠。
to make someone promise secrecy
They were sworn to keep the secret.
他們被要求發誓保密。