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swearing-in

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ˌswearing-ˈin noun [singular]  a ceremony in which someone with a new public job or position officially promises to do their duty well 宣誓就职
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swearing-inSince her swearing-in last month, McCarthy has made a point of working on issues other than gun violence.It is inevitable that a campaign that strikes few sparks be followed by a lackluster swearing-in.And she may not show up for the swearing-in and other inaugural festivities the following day.The swearing-in took place at 12:05 p.m.
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swearing-in
ˌswearing-ˈin noun [singular]
a ceremony in which someone with a new public job or position officially promises to do their duty well


swearing-inBrE /ˌsweərɪŋ ˈɪn/ 🔊NAmE /ˌswerɪŋ ˈɪn/ 🔊 noun [uncountable, singular] the act of publicly asking sb to promise to be loyal and perform their duties well when they start a new job, etc. 宣誓就职the swearing-in of the new President新总统的宣誓就职