| Front | oath |
|---|---|
| Back | 牛津8 BrE /əʊθ/NAmE /oʊθ/noun  word origin  collocations  example bank (pl. oaths /BrE əʊðz; NAmE oʊðz/)1 a formal promise to do sth or a formal statement that sth is trueto take/swear an oath of allegiance Before giving evidence, witnesses in court have totake the oath (= promise to tell the truth). All members had to swear a solemn oath never to reveal the secrets of the organization. You are bound by oath to tell the truth.2 (old-fashioned) an offensive word or phrase used to express anger, surprise, etc; a swear wordShe heard the sound of breaking glass, followed by a muttered oath.on/under ˈoath (law) having made a formal promiseto tell the truth in courtIs she prepared to give evidence on oath? The judge reminded the witness that he was stillunder oath. You have sworn under oath that you never metthis man. 牛津7双解 柯林斯2008 |
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