declaration
/ˌdekləˈreɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdekləˈreɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌde-klə-ˈrā-shən/ (ame, mw)
declaration — noun
- declarationsingular
- declarationsplural
1. a formal spoken or written statement in which a person or organization publicly
a formal spoken or written statement in which a person or organization publicly announces a decision, plan, or set of beliefs — for example, a government issuing a declaration of independence, or a company making a declaration of its environmental goals.
The mayor made a declaration of support for the new hospital project.
make a declaration of [something]
Adisa read a declaration of human rights at the school assembly.
The two countries signed a joint declaration agreeing to reduce trade barriers.
The opposition party issued a declaration calling for new elections.
- announcement
less formal; can refer to any public or private statement of news
- proclamation
more ceremonial or official, often issued by a government or ruler
- statement
broader and less weighty; can be personal or official
文法句型
make/issue/sign + declaration
declaration + of + noun
declaration + that-clause
用法筆記
Often paired with make, issue, or sign. A declaration is more formal and weighty than an ordinary announcement — it typically involves a public commitment or the stating of principles.
常見錯誤
2. in cricket, a decision by the batting side to stop batting before all of its pla
in cricket, a decision by the batting side to stop batting before all of its players have had a turn, because the captain believes the team has already scored enough runs to win the match.
The cricket captain called a declaration when the team reached 450 runs.
call a declaration (cricket)
Jude, the cricket captain, called a declaration to stop the team batting with a lead of 300 runs.
call a declaration to stop batting early
The team was halfway through batting when captain Élise ordered a declaration to end their innings.
A cricket captain can make a declaration when the team has already scored enough runs to win.
文法句型
call + a declaration
declare + an innings
用法筆記
This sense is used almost exclusively in cricket, a sport common in the UK, Australia, India, and other Commonwealth countries. The verb form is declare: the captain declares the innings closed.
3. an official written document in which you provide information required by law, s
an official written document in which you provide information required by law, such as the value of goods you are bringing into a country, your income for tax purposes, or the condition of something you want to insure.
You must complete a customs declaration before bringing goods into the country.
complete a customs declaration
Trang signed a written declaration stating the true value of her jewellery.
The insurance company asked for a declaration of the car's repair costs.
Jabari had to submit a written declaration of his income to the tax office.
文法句型
complete/file/make + declaration
customs/tax + declaration
written + declaration
用法筆記
Frequently used in fixed phrases such as customs declaration, tax declaration, and customs declaration form. The purpose is always to give official, often legally required, facts about money, goods, or property.