词组 | statement |
释义 | statement /ˈsteɪtmənt/ noun something you say or write, especially publicly or officiallyadjectivesan official/formal statement The company is expected to make an official statement tomorrow.a public statement We will be making no further public statements about the matter.a written statement One neighbour said in a written statement that she often heard a baby “crying for help”.a short/brief statement Police last night issued a brief statement about the incident.a full/detailed statement You will be taken to the police station where you will be asked to make a full statement.a clear/strong statement (=giving an opinion clearly) The article was a clear statement of his beliefs.a false/misleading statement (=one that is not true) She is accused of making false statements to obtain a passport.a sweeping statement (=one that is too general and is not true about every person or thing) To say that all women are better drivers is a bit of a sweeping statement.a joint statement (=one made by two people or groups) The two leaders issued a joint statement.a prepared statement (=one that is prepared and then read out) His solicitor read a prepared statement on his behalf.a sworn statement (=one that you officially promise is true) The reports were based on sworn statements of graduates of the terrorist training camp.verbsmake a statement The minister will make a statement on the matter tomorrow.give a statement (=make a statement, especially to the police) He gave a statement to the police.issue/release/put out a statement (=give a written statement to newspapers, TV etc) The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a short statement saying the meeting was “useful”.take/get a statement from sb (=officially write down what someone says) The police are taking statements from witnesses.withdraw your statement (=say that a statement you gave is not true) She was later forced to withdraw her statement.a statement says sth A brief statement said that three soldiers had died when their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb.a statement calls for sth (=it asks for something to be done) The statement called for the immediate withdrawal of troops from the area.a statement condemns sth (=it criticizes something very strongly) The government released a statement condemning the violence.nouns + statementa government statement A government statement said that unemployment was rising.a police statement (=one made by or to police) Eleven students were arrested, according to a police statement.a witness statement (=one from someone who has seen a crime happen) The witness statement was read out in court.a policy statement (=one that explains what an organization plans to do) The government issued a policy statement on tax reform.a mission statement (=one in which an organization states its aims) Disneyland has gotten its mission statement down to just three words: “We create happiness”.prepositionsin a statement In an official statement, she formally announced her resignation.a statement on/about sth The minister will make a statement on the issue tomorrow.a statement from/by sb A statement from the chief executive was read out this morning.a statement to sb The woman made a statement to police.a statement of sth The document includes a detailed statement of the company’s financial affairs.according to a statement According to an official government statement, over 300 people were hurt.THESAURUS: statement announcement a public or official statement telling people what has happened or what will happen: The announcement was heard by millions of radio listeners this morning. | The company issued an announcement yesterday saying that Rogers has resigned as managing director. | An announcement was made the following day. declaration an important official statement, especially about what a government or organization intends to do: On July 19th, a declaration of war was issued in Berlin. | Independence Hall is where the delegates met to sign the Declaration of Independence and write the Constitution. press release an official statement giving information to the newspapers, radio, or television: The singer issued a press release saying that she was too ill to continue with the tour. testimony a formal statement saying that something is true, especially one a witness makes in a court of law: The testimony of the two arresting officers was an important part of the prosecution case. | The jury based their decision almost entirely on the testimony of one witness. | He was too ill to give his testimony. affidavit law a written statement that you swear is true, for use as proof in a court of law: A prison doctor who treated the accused man made an affidavit about his mental state. |
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