declare
Significado: To state officially or publicly; to announce formally
Declare means to make a formal or official statement, often in a public context. It is used for announcing important decisions, stating positions clearly, or making something known officially. Common contexts include declaring war, declaring bankruptcy, declaring goods at customs, and declaring one's love. The noun form is 'declaration'.
Ejemplos
- The government declared a state of emergency. 政府宣布进入紧急状态。El gobierno declaró el estado de emergencia.政府は非常事態を宣言した。정부는 비상사태를 선언했다.
- Have you got anything to declare at customs? 你在海关有什么要申报的吗?¿Tiene algo que declarar en la aduana?税関で申告するものはありますか?세관에서 신고할 물건이 있으신가요?
- She finally declared her feelings for him. 她终于向他表白了自己的感情。Ella finalmente declaró sus sentimientos por él.彼女はついに彼への気持ちを打ち明けた。그녀는 마침내 그에 대한 감정을 고백했다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'declarare' meaning 'to make clear', from 'de-' (intensive) and 'clarare' (to make bright, make clear), from 'clarus' (clear, bright). Related to 'clear', 'clarify', and 'clarity'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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