state‧ment 1 S2 W1 / steɪtmənt / 名词
1 [可数名词] something you say or write, especially publicly or officially, to let people know your intentions or opinions, or to record facts :
In an official statement, she formally an 名词 ced her resignation.
statement on/about
the Prime Minister’s recent statements on Europe
2 [可数名词] a record showing amounts of money paid, received, owed etc :
the company’s annual financial statements
I haven’t received my bank statement for last month yet.
3 [可数名词] something you do, make, wear etc that causes people to have a certain opinion about you :
The type of car you drive makes a statement about you.
a fashion statement
4 [不可数名词] formal the act of expressing something in words :
presentation and clarity of statement
COLLOCATIONS
动词
make a statement (= say something, especially in public ) The minister will make a statement on the matter tomorrow.
give a statement (= make a statement, especially to the police ) He gave a statement to the police.
issue/release/put out a statement (= give a written statement to newspapers, TV etc ) The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a short statement saying the meeting was ‘useful’.
take/get a statement from somebody I asked the police why they didn’t take a statement from me four years ago.
withdraw your statement (= say that a statement you gave is not true ) She later withdrew her statement.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + statement
a short/brief statement Police last night issued a brief statement about the incident.
a clear statement (= giving an opinion clearly ) The article was a clear statement of his beliefs.
a sweeping statement (= one that is too general ) Researchers do not want to make any sweeping statements at this stage.
a false/misleading statement (= one that is not true ) She is accused of making false statements to obtain a passport.
an official statement The company is expected to make an official statement tomorrow.
a formal statement (= one you must sign to show that it is true ) You will be asked to make a formal statement.
a public statement (= one made in public ) We will be making no public statements about the matter.
a written statement One neighbour said in a written statement that she often heard a baby ‘crying for help’.
a prepared statement (= one that is prepared and then read out ) His solicitor read a prepared statement on his behalf.
a sworn statement (= one that you officially promise is true ) The reports were based on sworn statements of graduates of the terrorist training camp.
a policy statement (= one that explains a government policy ) In his first major policy statement to Parliament he promised to end corruption in public life.
a mission statement (= one in which an organization states its aims ) The role of a mission statement is to focus on the purpose of the organization.
THESAURUS
statement something that someone says or writes publicly in order to tell people what they intend to do, what their opinion is etc : The President will make a statement to the press this afternoon.
an 名词 cement a public or official statement telling people what has happened or what will happen : The an 名词 cement was heard by millions of radio listeners this morning. | The company made an an 名词 cement yesterday that Rogers has resigned as managing director.
declaration an important official statement, especially about what a government or organization intends to do : On the 19th of July a declaration of war was delivered in Berlin. | Independence Hall is where the delegates met to sign the Declaration of Independence and write the Constitution.
press release an official statement giving information to the newspapers, radio, or television : The singer issued a press release saying that she was too ill to continue with the tour.
testimony a formal statement saying that something is true, especially one a witness makes in a court of law : The testimony of the two arresting officers was an important part of the prosecution case. | The jury based their decision almost entirely on the testimony of one witness.
affidavit law a written statement that you swear is true, for use as proof in a court of law : A prison doctor who treated the accused sent an affidavit about his mental state.