词典释义：
[reporting verb]say something in a solemn and emphatic manner
断言，宣称
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the prime minister declared that the programme of austerity had paid off 首相宣称紧缩方案已见成效
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[with direct speech]
‘I was under too much pressure,’ he declared .“我受的压力太大了”，他说。
[with obj.]formally announce the beginning of (a state or condition)
宣告，宣布（某状态或情况开始）
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Spain declared war on Britain in 1796 .西班牙于１７９６年向英国宣战。
[with obj. and complement]pronounce or assert (a person or thing) to be something specified
宣告（或宣布）…为
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the mansion was declared a fire hazard .该府邸告火险。
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表态支持（或反对），表明立场赞成（或反对）
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the president had declared for denuclearization of Europe .总统表态支持欧洲非核化。
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发表意见；表明身份。
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〈古〉 表明心迹，求爱
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she waited in vain for him to declare himself .她等着他求爱，结果白等了。
[no obj.]announce oneself as a candidate for an election
宣布参选
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he declared last April .他去年４月宣布参选。
[with obj.]acknowledge possession of (taxable income or dutiable goods)
申报（应税收入或物品）。
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【板球】 （在所有击球手出局前主动）宣布结束赛局
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Pakistan declared at 446 for four 巴基斯坦队以４４６比４主动结束该局比赛
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Somerset declared their first innings .萨姆塞特队在所有击球手出局前主动结束了首局比赛。
[with obj.]announce that one holds (certain combinations of cards) in a card game
叫（牌）定约。
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well, I declare （或I do declare ） an exclamation of incredulity, surprise, or vexation ［表 示不信、吃惊或恼怒的感叹用语］ 唉，真难以置信！真怪！
"Middle English： from Latin
