allege

【发音】

美 /ə'lɛdʒ/ 英 /ə'ledʒ/

【翻译】

1. vt. 断言， 宣称， 硬说

   英释:to say that something is true or that someone has done something wrong, although it has not been proved

【记忆】

al(表加强) ＋ leg(读) ＋ e → 大声读 → 宣称

【例句】

1. She alleged that there was rampant drug use among the male members of the group.

   她指称该组织中有大量的男性成员吸毒。

【真题例句】

1. (2011.12 • CET6 • • 阅读理解)...But critics allege that by making electronic copies of these books without first seeking the permission of copyright holders...

【同、近义词】

1. vt.宣称，断言；提出…作为理由

   declare/asseverate/

【同根词】

1. adj

   alleged : 所谓的；声称的；被断言的

2. n

   allegation : 主张，断言；辩解

3. v

   alleged : 宣称（allege的过去式和过去分词）；断言