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Chinese dictionary
v.take an oath
他起誓不泄漏秘密。
He swore that he would not divulge the secret.
他起誓看到被告从犯罪现场离开。
He took an oath that he had seen the defendant leaving the scene of crime.
他起誓他没伤害过她。
He vowed he had not hurt her.
他们按要求起誓保密。
They were sworn to secrecy.
Word usage
- Separable word"起" and "誓" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他虽然起了誓，但我还是不能相信他。
Although he took the oath, I still can't trust him.
他起过誓了，不会反悔的。
He vowed so he won't regret it.
他什么时候起的誓？
When did he take the oath?