allegeal•lege /ə'ledʒ/

vt

1. 断言；宣称，声称；(证据不足地)硬说

• He alleged that his bag had been stolen. 他声称他的包被偷了。

2. (作为理由、借口或论据等)提出

• He alleged that it is not his duty. 他辩解说这不是他的职责。

• This book is alleged to be the most authoritative one. 这本书被称为是最具权威性的一本。