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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++state·ment1 /ˈsteɪtmənt/ ●●● S2 W1 noun 1 [countable]SAY/STATE something you say or write, especially publicly or officially, to let people know your intentions or opinions, or to record facts 〔尤指公开或正式的〕陈述，声明 In an official statement, she formally announced her resignation. 在一份官方声明中，她正式宣布辞职。statement on/about the prime minister’s recent statements on Europe 首相最近关于欧洲问题的声明► see thesaurus at speech2 [countable]LIST a record showing amounts of money paid, received, owed etc 结算表，财务报表 the company’s annual financial statements 这家公司的年度财务报表 I haven’t received my bank statement for last month yet. 我还没有收到上个月的银行结算单。3 [countable] something you do, make, wear etc that causes people to have a certain opinion about you 〔行为、穿着等对个性的〕表现，反映 The type of car you drive makes a statement about you. 你驾驶的车型能反映出你的个性。 a fashion statement 时尚宣言4 [uncountable] formalEXPRESS the act of expressing something in words 陈述，表述 presentation and clarity of statement 陈述的表达形式和清晰度 COLLOCATIONSverbsmake a statement (=say something, especially in public) 〔尤指对公众〕发表声明The minister will make a statement on the matter tomorrow. 明天部长将就此事发表声明。give a statement (=make a statement, especially to the police) 〔尤指对警方〕做出陈述He gave a statement to the police. 他向警方做了供述。issue/release/put out a statement (=give a written statement to newspapers, TV etc) 〔在报纸、电视等上〕发表书面声明nThe Russian Foreign Ministry issued a short statement saying the meeting was ‘useful’.take/get a statement from somebody 记录某人的陈述nI 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) 〔某人〕收回自己的声明nShe later withdrew her statement.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + statementa short/brief statement 简短的声明Police last night issued a brief statement about the incident. 昨晚警方就该事件发表了一份简短声明。a clear statement (=giving an opinion clearly) 明确的声明The article was a clear statement of his beliefs. 这篇文章清楚地表明了他的信仰。a sweeping statement (=one that is too general) 笼统的声明Researchers do not want to make any sweeping statements at this stage. 研究者不想在这个阶段做任何笼统的声明。a false/misleading statement (=one that is not true) 虚假/误导的声明nShe is accused of making false statements to obtain a passport.an official statement 官方声明nThe company is expected to make an official statement tomorrow.a formal statement (=one you must sign to show that it is true) 正式声明nYou will be asked to make a formal statement.a public statement (=one made in public) 公开声明nWe will be making no public statements about the matter.a written statement 书面声明nOne 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) 事先准备的声明nHis solicitor read a prepared statement on his behalf.a sworn statement (=one that you officially promise is true) 经宣誓的证词nThe reports were based on sworn statements of graduates of the terrorist training camp.a policy statement (=one that explains a government policy) 政策说明nIn 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) 宗旨说明nThe role of a mission statement is to focus on the purpose of the organization.n THESAURUSstatement something that someone says or writes publicly in order to tell people what they intend to do, what their opinion is etcThe president will make a statement to the press this afternoon.announcement a public or official statement telling people what has happened or what will happenThe announcement was heard by millions of radio listeners this morning.The company made an announcement yesterday that Rogers has resigned as managing director.declaration an important official statement, especially about what a government or organization intends to doOn 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 televisionThe 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 lawThe 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 lawA prison doctor who treated the accused sent an affidavit about his mental state.Examples from the Corpus
statement• In a statement, the BBC admitted that it had given incorrect information.• The President will make a statement to the press this afternoon.• Once again, in his autumn statement yesterday, the Chancellor of the Exchequer was forecasting an economic upturn.• a bank statement• Shevardnadze did not repeat in public or in his internal report his most emphatic statement in Pyongyang.• According to its financial statement, the company made a profit of $15 million last year.• The company gave no year-ago figures in its statement.• This becomes part of your mission statement and will help you focus as your business grows.• The Court relied upon lack of protest coupled with public statements of the position, preferring overt behaviour to formal requirements.• Aversion relief statements are also included here.• Mr. Speaker I will take points of order after the statement.• The boffin claims to be able to lower bust-up ratios by analysing responses to statements about their lifestyles.statement on/about• What most kids really want is the ability to make a statement about the human condition through play writing.• The information will be accompanied by statements on the purpose of a school and its particular aims.• Simply stated the purpose is the first statement about which the project is all about.• A strongly worded White House statement on March 7 had appealed for international support in stopping the operation of the Rabta plant.• He said he had been informed of Pascoe's death but could make no statement about it.• They could no longer dismiss our statements about commitment to quality as mere talk.• Others in the school made similar statements about Stephen.bank statement• After the couple's death police discovered bank statements which showed they paid the builders £23,000 for it.• She ran a sticky finger down the monthly balance-sheet, then checked the figures against the handwritten bank statement.• Tax inspectors should be empowered to examine a man's bank statement as well as his credit-card dealings.• Then there are your personal papers, such as credit card statements, bank statements, insurance documents, etc.• Two weeks ago, Leavey glanced at the bank statements NationsBank was sending to Dena.• Sands opened the bank statement first.• And don't forget: keep a record of your order, so you can balance it against your bank statement.• On your bank statement, it will show up as $ 47,395.makes a statement• Shutting the door makes a statement of refusal.• If he makes statements from the Dispatch Box, he should be a man of honour and honour his promises.• Still, when he makes a statement such as you refer to, I would be inclined to believe him.statement2 verb [transitive] British EnglishSES if an education authority statements a child who has special educational needs, they give a school additional money to help teach that child 〔教育部门〕为〔有特殊教育需要的儿童〕提供额外教育经费statement3 adjective [only before noun] statement pieces of jewellery, shoes etc are very noticeable and impressive – used especially in magazines 〔珠宝、鞋等〕引人注目的，抢眼的〔尤用于杂志〕From Longman Business Dictionarystatementstate‧ment /ˈsteɪtmənt/ noun [countable]1something you say or write publicly or officially to let people know your intentions or opinions, or to record factsFalse statements on your tax form could land you in jail.The Congressman issued a statement to the press.The brokers had made misleading statements.2FINANCEa list showing amounts of money paid, received, owing etc and their totalYou will receive a monthly statement showing the state of your account. → average statement → bank statement → completion statement → financial statement → funds flow statement → income statement → reconciliation statement → source and application of funds statementstate·ment1 noun →COLLOCATIONS1 →n THESAURUS1statement2 verbstatement3 adjectiveLDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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state‧ment1 S2 W1 /ˈsteɪtmənt/ 
noun
In an official statement, she formally announced her resignation.
statement on/about
the Prime Minister’s recent statements on Europe
2. [countable] 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. [countable] 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. [uncountable] formal the act of expressing something in words:
presentation and clarity of statement
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▪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.
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▪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.
▪ 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.
▪announcement a public or official statement telling people what has happened or what will happen: The announcement was heard by millions of radio listeners this morning. | The company made an announcement 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.
statement2 verb [transitive]
British English if an education authority statements a child who has special educational needs, they give a school additional money to help teach that child
statement3 adjective [only before noun]
statement pieces of jewellery, shoes etc are very noticeable and impressive - used especially in magazines
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noun Word Family: verb: state, understate ≠ overstate; noun: statement, understatement ≠ overstatement; adjective: understated ≠ OVERSTATED
1. [countable] something you say or write, especially publicly or officially, to let people know your intentions or opinions, or to record facts: statement on/about
2. [countable] a record showing amounts of money paid, received, owed etc:
3. [countable] something you do, make, wear etc that causes people to have a certain opinion about you:
4. [uncountable] formal the act of expressing something in words:
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verb [transitive]British English if an education authority statements a child who has special educational needs, they give a school additional money to help teach that child
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adjective [only before noun]statement pieces of jewellery, shoes etc are very noticeable and impressive - used especially in magazines
statement something that you say or write that gives information or an opinion, often in a formal way 通常指正式的说明、声明、陈述、报告 ：◆ A government spokesperson made a statement to the press. 政府发言人向新闻界发表了一份声明。 comment something that you say or write that gives an opinion on sth or is a response to a question about a particular situation 指议论、评论、意见 ：◆ She made helpful comments on my work. 她对我的工作提出了有益的意见。 announcement a spoken or written statement that informs people about sth 指公告、布告、通告 ：◆ the announcement of a peace agreement 和平协议公告 remark something that you say or write that gives an opinion or thought about sb/sth 指谈论、言论、评述 ：◆ He made a number of rude remarks about the food. 他对这食物作了许多无礼的评论。 declaration ( an official or formal statement, especially one that states an intention, a belief or a feeling, or that gives informationrather
指官方或正式的公告、宣告、宣言、声明 ：◆ the declaration of war 宣战 observation ( a comment, especially one based on sth you have seen, heard or readrather
尤指根据所见、所闻、所读而作的评论 ：◆ He began by making a few general observations about the report. 开头他先对这个报告作了几点概括性的评论。
comment, remark or observation? 用 comment、remark 还是 observation？
A comment can be official or private. Aremark can be made in public or private but is always unofficial and the speaker may not have considered it carefully. Anobservation is unofficial but is usually more considered than a remark.* comment 既可是官方的也可是私下的；remark 既可是公开的也可是私下的，但总是非官方的，说话者可能未经深思熟虑；observation 是非官方的，但通常较 remark 多几分考虑。
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