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⇨ claim (conflicting claims) ⇨ request (a pay claim) ⇨ right (sb's claim to the throne)claim verb
⇨ claim (claim that sth is true) ⇨ ask 2 (claim compensation) claim noun claim ♦︎ allegation ♦︎ assertion ♦︎ contentionThese are all words for a statement that sth is true, although it has not been proved. 这些词均表示未经证实的说法。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a claim / an allegation / an assertion / a contention that...◆a claim / an allegation / an assertion about / of sth◆false / unfounded / unsubstantiated claims / allegations / assertions◆to make / deny a claim / an allegation / an assertion◆to support a claim / an allegation / an assertion / a contention◆to investigate / withdraw a claim / an allegation◆to reject a claim / an assertion / a contention◆to question a claim / an assertion◆to dispute a claim / contention■ claim [countable] a statement that sth is true, although it has not been proved 声明；宣称；断言◆There are conflicting claims about the cause of the fire.关于起火原因的说法相互矛盾。◆The report examines claims of corrupt links between politicians.这份报告调查了政治人物之间互相勾结的说法。OPP denial ⇨ denial ■ allegation / /ˌæləˈgeɪʃn/ / [countable] (rather formal) a public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing sb of doing sth that is wrong or illegal （无证据的）声明，指控◆He has made serious allegations against the company.他对那家公司提出严重的指控。◆He has resigned amid corruption allegations.面对腐败指控，他已辞职。■ assertion / /əˈsɜːʃn; NAmE əˈsɜːrʃn/ [countable] (rather formal) a statement of sth that you strongly believe to be true, although it has not been proved 认定；断言◆She made sweeping assertions about the role of women in society.她对妇女在社会中的角色给出了笼统的说法。◆He was correct in his assertion that the minister had been lying.他认定部长之前在说谎，事实果然如此。NOTE 辨析 Claim or assertion?When the point in doubt is a matter of opinion, not fact, use assertion. 如果对所谈问题存疑是因为看法不同，而非与事实不符，用assertion◆She made sweeping claims about the role of women in society. When you are talking about a matter of fact you can use either word; an assertion may be slightly stronger than a claim and it is a more formal word. 如果谈论的是事实，两词可以通用。assertion比claim语气稍强，且更正式。 ■ contention /kənˈtenʃn/ / [countable] (formal) a belief or opinion that you express, especially in an argument （尤指争论时的）看法，观点◆It is our client's contention that the fire was an accident.我们当事人的看法是这场火灾属于意外。 request noun request ♦︎ order ♦︎ application ♦︎ claim ♦︎ demand ♦︎ call ♦︎ petition ♦︎ plea ♦︎ appeal ♦︎ reservationThese are all words for the action of asking for sth formally and/or politely. 这些词均表示正式的要求、请求。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a request / an order / an application / a claim / a demand / a call / a petition / a plea / an appeal for sth◆on request / order / application / demand◆a request / demand that...◆repeated requests / demands / calls / pleas / appeals◆a formal request / application / claim / demand / petition / appeal◆a personal request / application / plea / appeal◆an urgent request / order / demand / plea / appeal◆a / an successful / unsuccessful application / claim / demand / petition / appeal◆to make a request / an application / a claim / a demand / a plea / an appeal / a reservation◆to put in a request / an order / an application / a claim / a demand◆to file / lodge an application / a claim / a petition◆to withdraw a request / an application / a claim / a demand / a petition◆to receive a request / an order / an application / a demand / a petition / a plea / an appeal◆to meet a request / an order / a claim / a demand◆to grant a request / an application / a claim / a petition◆to refuse / reject a request / an application / a claim / a demand / a petition■ request [countable] (rather formal) the action of asking for sth formally and politely （正式或礼貌的）要求，请求◆They made a request for further aid.他们请求进一步的援助。◆He was there at his manager's request (= because his manager had asked him to go).他按照经理要求到了那里。◆Catalogues are available on request.有目录备索。 see also request ⇨ ask verb 2 , request ⇨ wish noun ■ order [countable] a request to make or supply goods; a request for food or drinks in a restaurant or bar; the food or drinks that you ask for 订货；订购；订单；（在餐厅或酒吧）点单；所点餐品◆I would like to place an order for ten copies of this book.这本书我想订购十册。◆The machine parts are still on order (= they have been ordered but have not yet been received).机器零件尚在订购之中。◆These items can be made to order (= produced especially for a particular customer).这几样东西可以订做。◆May I take your order?您现在点餐吗？◆a side order of fries (= that you eat with your main dish) 配菜炸薯条 see also order ⇨ order verb 2 ■ application [countable] a formal, often written, request for sth, such as a job, permission to do sth or a place at a college or university （关于求职、准允或上大学等的）正式申请，请求，申请书◆We put in our planning application about six weeks ago.我们约六周前已递交规划申请。◆We received over 100 applications for the job.我们收到100多份求职申请。◆Where can I get an application form (= a piece of paper on which to apply for sth)?我在哪儿可以拿到申请表？ see also apply ⇨ ask verb 2 ■ claim [countable] a request for a sum of money that you believe you have a right to, especially from a company or the government （尤指向公司或政府的）索款，索赔◆You can make a claim on your insurance policy.你可按保险单索赔。◆Nurses have put in a three per cent pay claim.护士已提出加薪3%的要求。 see also claim ⇨ ask verb 2 ■ demand [countable] a very firm request for sth; sth that sb needs （坚决的）要求；所需之物◆Their demand for higher pay was ignored.他们加薪的要求未被理睬。◆Our firm is constantly striving to satisfy customers' demands (= to give them what they are asking for).我们公司一直在努力满足顾客的需求。 see also demand ⇨ demand verb ■ call [countable] (especially journalism 尤用于新闻) a demand or request for sb to do sth or go somewhere 要求，请求，呼吁（某人做某事或前往某处）◆There have been calls for the minister to resign.已出现要求那位部长辞职的呼声。◆This is the last call for passengers travelling on British Airways flight 199 to Rome.乘坐英国航空公司199次班机飞往罗马的乘客，这是最后一次通知登机。 see also call for sth ⇨ ask verb 2 ■ petition / /pəˈtɪʃn/ / [countable] a written document signed by a large number of people that asks sb in a position of authority to do or change sth 请愿书◆Would you like to sign our petition against experiments on animals?您愿意在我们反对用动物做实验的请愿书上签名吗？ see also petition ⇨ ask verb 2 ■ plea / /pliː/ / [countable] (formal) an urgent emotional request 恳求；吁求◆She made an impassioned plea for help.她恳切地求助。 see also plead ⇨ beg ■ appeal [countable] (rather formal, especially written) an urgent and deeply felt request for money, help or information, especially one made by a charity or by the police （尤指慈善机构或警方的）呼吁，吁请，恳求◆They've just launched a TV appeal for donations to the charity.他们刚刚通过电视呼吁为该慈善机构捐款。◆The police made an appeal to the public to remain calm.警方吁请公众保持镇静。 see also appeal ⇨ ask verb 2 ■ reservation [countable] (rather formal) an arrangement for a seat on a plane or train, a room in a hotel, etc. to be kept for you （对机票、火车票、酒店房间等的）预订，预约◆I'll call the restaurant and make a reservation.我会打电话到餐厅订位。◆We have a reservation in the name of Grant.我们是以格兰特的名字预订的。 see also reserve ⇨ order verb 2 right noun right ♦︎ power ♦︎ privilege ♦︎ claim ♦︎ authority ♦︎ liberty ♦︎ entitlement ♦︎ title ♦︎ dueThese are all words for sth you are legally or morally allowed to have or do. 这些词均表示法律或道义上的权利。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sb's right / power / claim over sb / sth◆a right / a claim / an entitlement / a title to sth◆the right / power / authority / entitlement to do sth◆a / an special / exclusive right / power / privilege / claim◆a / the legal right / power / claim / authority / entitlement / title◆personal rights / claims / liberties◆have a / the right / the power / the privilege / a claim / the authority / an entitlement / title◆use / exercise your right / powers / privilege / authority / entitlement◆give sb a right / the power / a privilege / title / their due◆grant sb rights / powers / privileges / liberties◆revoke a right / the power / a privilege / the authority◆lose your right / powers / privilege / entitlement◆forfeit your right / privilege / claim / entitlement / title◆give up your right / powers / privilege / claim / title◆renounce your right / privilege / claim / title◆waive your right / privilege / claim◆respect sb's right / claim / liberties■ right [countable] something that you should definitely be allowed to do or have, either legally or morally （法律或道义上）正当的要求；权利◆Everyone has the right to a fair trial.每个人都有权获得公正的审判。◆What gives you the right to do that?你有什么权利这样做？◆You're quite within your rights to ask for your money back (= you definitely have a right to do it).你完全有权要回你的钱。◆She had every right to be angry.她完全有理由生气。◆By rights (= according to sb's rights) half the money should be mine.按理应该有一半的钱归我。◆This is a fundamental human right (= a right that all people should have).这是一项基本的人权。◆They have always fought hard for equal rights (= the right of all people in society to be treated fairly and equally).他们一直在为获得平等权利进行顽强的斗争。 see also birthright ⇨ legacy ■ power [uncountable, countable, usually plural] the right of a person or group to do sth, especially sth that involves having control over sb else 权力；职权；权势◆The Secretary of State has the power to approve the proposals.国务卿有权批准这些提议。◆The president has the power of veto over all new legislation.总统有权否决一切新法规。◆The powers of the police must be clearly defined.警察的职权必须明确界定。■ privilege / /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/ / [countable] a special right or advantage that a particular person or group of people has 特殊利益；优惠待遇；特权◆Education should be a universal right and not just a privilege.教育应当是全民的权利，而非部分人的特权。◆Club members have special privileges, like being allowed to use the swimming pool.俱乐部会员享有特权，如获准使用游泳池。ⓘ Privilege [uncountable] is used in a disapproving way to mean 'the rights and advantages that only the rich or powerful people in a society have'. 不可数名词形式的privilege指社会中有钱有势者拥有的权利和优势，用作贬义◆ (disapproving) His life had always been one of wealth and privilege.他一直过着有钱有势的生活。 ■ claim [countable, uncountable] a right that sb believes they have to sth, for example property or land （对财产、土地等要求拥有的）所有权◆The court ruled that they had no claim on the land.法院裁定他们无权索要那片土地。◆The princess was forced to renounce her claim to the throne.公主被迫放弃对王位的要求。◆He went back to lay claim to his inheritance.他回来主张他的继承权。▸ claim verb [transitive] ◆A lot of lost property is never claimed.许多失物从未被认领。◆The family arrived in the UK in the 1990s and claimed political asylum.这家人20世纪90年代来到英国要求政治避难。■ authority [uncountable] the right to do sth, especially because you hold a senior position in an organization （尤因在组织中位居要职而拥有的）权，职权◆Only the manager has the authority to sign cheques.只有经理才有权签支票。NOTE 辨析 Power or authority?In this meaning authority is usually used in the phrase (have) the authority to do sth. This authority usually comes from sb's position within a company or other organization and refers to what they are allowed to do within that organization. The power to do sth or special powers often come from the courts, the government or a country's constitution (= system of laws and political organization) and refer to what sb is allowed to do within the law or government of the country. 表达此义时，authority常用于短语(have) the authority to do sth。这种权力通常来自某人在公司或其他组织中的职位，指其在组织内部的权限。the power to do sth或special powers的这种权力常来自法院、政府或国家的宪法，某人获允依法或在政府体制内做某事◆Only the manager has the power to sign cheques. ◆The authority of the police must be clearly defined. ■ liberty /ˈlɪbəti; NAmE ˈlɪbərti/ [countable] the legal freedom to do sth （法律上的）自由◆The right to vote should be a liberty enjoyed by all.投票权应当是人人享有的合法权利。◆This is a gross infringement of our civil liberties (= the right of people to be free to say or do what they want while respecting others and staying within the law).这是对我们的公民自由的严重侵犯。ⓘ In this meaning liberty is used especially in the phrases personal/civil liberties. 表达此义时，liberty尤用于短语personal/civil liberties。■ entitlement [uncountable, countable] (especially BrE, formal) the official right to have or do sth, especially to receive a payment or own property; something, especially an amount of money, that you have an official right to have or receive （拥有某物或做某事的）权利，资格（尤指收到付款或拥有财产）；有权得到的东西（尤指钱款）◆This may affect your entitlement to compensation.这可能影响你索赔的权利。◆Your contributions will affect your pension entitlements.你的缴款数额将会影响你的养老金待遇。ⓘ This meaning of entitlement is not very frequent in American English. However, especially in American English the phrase a sense of entitlement is used in a disapproving way to talk about people who think they have a right to sth without actually working for it. * entitlement的这一义项在美式英语中不是很常用。不过，尤其是在美式英语中，短语a sense of entitlement用作贬义，指不努力便自认为应享有权利的特权思想◆ (especially NAmE, disapproving) The only child of very wealthy parents, she embodies the spoiled brat with a sense of entitlement.父母有钱，又是独生女，她活脱脱是个被宠坏了的孩子，满脑子特权思想。 see also entitle ⇨ allow ■ title [uncountable, countable] (law 法律) the legal right to own sth, especially land or property; the document that shows you have this right （尤指土地或财产的）所有权，所有权凭证；房地契◆He claims he has title to the land.他声称拥有这块土地的所有权。◆Who holds the title deed (= the legal document proving that sb is the owner of a particular property or piece of land)?谁有房契？■ due /djuː; NAmE duː/ [uncountable] something, especially praise, that should be given to sb because they have earned it by their actions 应得到的东西（尤其是赞美）◆He received a large reward, which was no more than his due (= what he deserved).他得到重赏，这是他应得的。◆She's a slow worker, but to give her her due (= be fair to her) she is very thorough.她干活速度很慢，但说句公道话，她做事很仔细。ⓘ In this meaning due is always used in the phrase my/your/his/her/our/their due. 表达此义时，due总是用于短语my/your/his/her/our/their due。 claim verb claim ♦︎ argue ♦︎ insist ♦︎ allege ♦︎ contend ♦︎ maintain ♦︎ assert ♦︎ protest ♦︎ affirmThese words all mean to say that sth is true. 这些词均表示宣称、断言、主张。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to claim / argue / insist / allege / contend / maintain / assert / protest / affirm that...◆It is claimed / argued / alleged / contended / maintained / asserted / affirmed that...◆to insist on / maintain / assert / protest your innocence◆to argue / insist / protest / assert sth strongly■ claim [transitive] to state sth as a fact, but without giving proof 宣称；声称；断言◆He claims (that) he was not given a fair hearing.他声称他未得到公正的申诉机会。◆I don't claim to be an expert.我不敢自称为专家。◆Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer.科学家宣称治疗癌症已有重大突破。◆It was claimed that some doctors were working 80 hours a week.据说有些医生每周工作80小时。■ argue [intransitive, transitive] to give reasons why you think that sth is right or wrong, true or not true, especially to persuade people that you are right 论证；说理；争辩◆They argued for the right to strike.他们据理力争罢工的权利。◆He was too tired to argue the point (= discuss the matter).他太累了，不想讨论这个问题。◆She argued that they needed more time to finish the project.她提出理由说明他们需要更多时间来完成该项目。 see also argument ⇨ argument 2 ■ insist / /ɪnˈsɪst/ / [intransitive, transitive] to say very firmly and often repeatedly that sth is true, especially when other people do not believe you 坚持说；一再重申；固执己见◆He insisted on his innocence.他坚持说自己是无辜的。◆He insisted (that) he was innocent.他坚持说自己是无辜的。▸ insistence noun [uncountable] ◆No one was convinced by her insistence that she was not to blame.她坚持说不是自己的错，但没有人相信。■ allege / /əˈledʒ/ / [transitive, often passive] (formal) to claim sth, especially in the context of a legal dispute （尤指法律辩论时）断言，指称，声称◆It is alleged that he mistreated the prisoners.据称他虐待囚犯。◆He is alleged to have mistreated the prisoners.他被指控虐待囚犯。◆This procedure should be followed in cases where dishonesty has been alleged.指控欺诈的案件应遵循本诉讼程序。 see also alleged ⇨ supposed ■ contend / /kənˈtend/ / [transitive] (formal) to say that sth is true, especially in an argument （尤指在争论中）声称，主张，认为◆I would contend that the prime minister's thinking is flawed on this point.我认为首相的想法在这一点上有漏洞。■ maintain / /meɪnˈteɪn/ / [transitive] (rather formal) to continue to say that sth is true, even though other people do not agree or do not believe it 坚持（意见）；对⋯固执己见◆The men maintained (that) they were out of the country when the crime was committed.这几个男人坚持说案发时他们在国外。◆She has always maintained her innocence.她一直坚持说自己是无辜的。■ assert /əˈsɜːt; NAmE əˈsɜːrt/ [transitive] (formal) to state clearly and firmly that sth is true 明确表示；断言◆She continued to assert her innocence.她仍然坚称自己无辜。◆She continued to assert that she was innocent.她仍然坚称自己无辜。■ protest [transitive] to say firmly that sth is true, especially when you have been accused of sth or when other people do not believe you 坚决表示；申辩◆She has always protested her innocence.她一直坚持说自己是无辜的。◆He protested that the journey was too far by car.他坚持说路途太远，不宜开汽车去。◆'That's not what you said earlier!' Jane protested.“你当初不是这么说的！”简争辩说。■ affirm /əˈfɜːm; NAmE əˈfɜːrm/ [transitive] (formal) to state firmly or publicly that sth is true or that you support sth strongly 申明；断言；公开支持◆I can affirm that no one will lose their job.我可以肯定，谁都不会丢掉工作。◆Both sides affirmed their commitment to the ceasefire.双方均申明答应停火。NOTE 辨析 Assert or affirm?You assert sth when you want other people to believe and support you. You affirm sth in order to reassure people that it is true. 如果想让别人相信并支持你，用assert。如果目的是向别人保证某事属实，用affirm。 ask2 verb ask a question 提问ask for sth 请求给予⋯ ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ demand verb 另见demand动词词条ask ♦︎ seek ♦︎ call for sth ♦︎ request ♦︎ apply ♦︎ invite ♦︎ appeal ♦︎ claim ♦︎ petitionThese words all mean to tell sb that you would like them to do sth or give you sth, or that you would like sth to happen. 这些词均表示要求、请求。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to ask / call / apply / appeal / petition for sth◆to ask for / seek / call for / request / invite / appeal for / claim sth from sb◆to ask / request sth of sb◆to ask / call for / request / invite / appeal for / petition sb to do sth◆to ask / apply to do sth◆to ask / request that...◆to formally ask for / seek / call for / request / apply for / invite sb to do / claim / petition for sth◆to repeatedly ask for / call for / request / apply for / appeal for sth◆to explicitly ask for / call for / request / invite sth■ ask [intransitive, transitive] to tell sb that you would like them to do or give you sth, or that you would like sth to happen; to say that you would like permission to do sth 要求；请求；请求允许◆If you want anything, just ask.如果你想要什么，尽管提出。◆I went up to the bar and asked for a beer.我去吧台要了杯啤酒。◆He asked me for a job yesterday.他昨天来向我求职。◆Why don't you ask David's advice?你为什么不征求戴维的意见呢？◆Can I ask a favour of you?我能请你帮个忙吗？◆I asked to see the manager.我要求见经理。◆All the students were asked to complete a form.所有学生都被要求填写一份表格。◆I'll ask if it's all right to park here.我去问问这儿是否可以停车。■ seek (sought, sought) [transitive] (formal) to ask sb for sth （向人）请求，寻求◆I think it's time we sought legal advice.我想我们该咨询一下律师了。◆She managed to calm him down and seek help from a neighbour.她设法使他平静下来，然后向一位邻居求助。 see also seek ⇨ look verb 2 , seek ⇨ try verb 1 ■ ˈcall for sth phrasal verb (especially journalism 尤用于新闻) to ask publicly for sth to happen 公开要求◆The group called for the immediate release of the hostages.该组织要求立即释放人质。◆The opposition is calling for the prime minister to resign.反对派正要求首相辞职。 see also call ⇨ request noun ■ request [transitive] (formal) to ask for sth or ask sb to do sth in a polite or formal way （礼貌或正式地）要求，请求◆She requested permission to film at the White House.她申请准许在白宫拍摄。◆You are politely requested not to smoke in this restaurant.请不要在本餐馆吸烟。 see also request ⇨ request noun , request ⇨ wish noun ■ apply [intransitive] to make a formal request, usually in writing, for sth such as a job or a place at a college or university （通常以正式的书面形式）申请（职位、入学等）◆to apply for a job / passport / grant申请工作／护照／拨款◆I decided to apply to Manchester University.我决定了向曼彻斯特大学提出申请。◆You can apply by letter or on-line.你可以写信或上网申请。◆He's applied to join the army.他已经报名参军。 see also applicant ⇨ candidate , application ⇨ request noun ■ invite [transitive] (formal) to ask sb formally to go somewhere or do sth （正式）邀请，请求◆Successful candidates will be invited for interview next week.通过甄别的候选人将获邀下周参加面试。◆He invited questions from the audience.他请听众提问。■ appeal [intransitive] to make a serious and urgent request for sth 呼吁；恳求；吁请◆Nationalist leaders have appealed for calm.民族主义领袖呼吁保持冷静。◆Organizers appealed to the crowd not to panic.组织者呼吁人群不要惊慌。◆I am appealing on behalf of the famine victims (= asking for money).我代表饥荒灾民吁请捐款。 see also appeal ⇨ request noun ■ claim [transitive, intransitive] to ask for money from the government or a company because you have a right to it （依照权利）索要，索取◆He's not entitled to claim unemployment benefit.他无权申领失业救济金。◆She claimed damages from the company for the injury she had suffered.她因受伤向公司索要损害赔偿金。◆You can claim on your insurance for that coat you left on the train.你可以按你的保险索赔你落在火车上的大衣。 see also claim ⇨ request noun ■ petition / /pəˈtɪʃn/ / [intransitive, transitive] to make a formal request to sb in authority, especially by sending them a petition (= a written request signed by a large number of people); to formally ask for sth in court （尤指通过递送请愿书）祈求，请愿；（向法院）请求，申请◆Local residents have successfully petitioned against the proposals.当地居民反对该提案的请愿成功了。◆The group intends to petition the governor for reform of the law.这个团体准备请求州长修改法律。◆His wife petitioned for divorce in 1997.他的妻子在1997年提出了离婚申请。 see also petition ⇨ request noun |