oath/əʊθ/ [复] oaths/əʊðz/, /əʊθz/

n C

1. 誓言，誓约

• swear an oath 发誓

• break an oath 违背誓言

2. 诅咒，咒骂

• He stamped his feet and shouted oaths with rage. 他气急败坏地跳脚叫骂。

词组be on(或under) oath 在（法庭）誓言的约束下要说实话

• The judge reminded the witness that she was still under oath. 法官提醒证人，她发过誓要说实话。

take(或make, swear) (the) oath 宣誓

• Before giving evidence the witness had to take the oath. 证人作证前要先宣誓。