statement
/ˈsteɪtmənt/
CEFR level B1Topic MediaWord #2890 in the learning path
陈述；说法
Definitions
n. something said or written to express information or an opinion
陈述；说法
n. a formal public announcement about a particular matter
声明
n. a record showing financial transactions over a period
账单；结算单
Example
Her statement about the broken window surprised everyone.
她关于那扇破窗的说法让所有人都很惊讶。
The council issued a statement explaining how the proposed transport scheme would benefit residents with limited mobility.
市议会发表声明，解释拟议的交通方案将如何惠及行动不便的居民。
Collocations
- make a statement
- issue a statement
- a bank statement
- a witness statement
Word family
- state (v.)
- restate (v.)
Usage tip
作“陈述”时是可数名词；银行对账单也用statement。
FAQ
- What does statement mean?
- something said or written to express information or an opinion a formal public announcement about a particular matter a record showing financial transactions over a period
- How is statement pronounced?
- UK /ˈsteɪtmənt/, US /ˈsteɪtmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
