claims
claims — 名詞
- claimssingular
- claimsesplural
1. something you say that you believe is correct or real, especially when other peo
說法；聲稱
聲稱某事為真的陳述
something you say that you believe is correct or real, especially when other people are not sure or disagree with you
The scientist's claim that the new medicine could cure the disease was met with doubt by other experts.
這位科學家聲稱新藥可以治癒這種疾病，但其他專家對此表示懷疑。
claim + that-clause for stating an assertion
Kwame read the report carefully but found several claims that did not match the data.
Kwame 仔細閱讀了報告，但發現有幾個說法與數據不符。
The company rejected the politician's claim that their factory was polluting the river.
該公司駁回了那位政治人物聲稱他們的工廠正在污染河流的說法。
Yasmin dismissed her opponent's claim as completely false and based on outdated information.
Yasmin 認為對手的說法完全錯誤，且基於過時的資訊，不予理會。
It is important to support each claim in an academic essay with evidence from reliable sources.
在學術論文中，每個說法都應該有可靠來源的證據支持。
- assertion
more formal; suggests confidence
- allegation
stronger suggestion that the statement is unproven or disputed
- statement
more neutral; does not imply doubt
- denial
a statement that something is not true
文法句型
claim + that-clause
用法筆記
Often used with the verbs 'make', 'support', or 'reject'. The that-clause after 'claim' states what someone asserts to be true.
常見錯誤
2. a formal document you send to an insurer or official body to get money you think
索賠
要求保險公司等機構支付款項的申請
a formal document you send to an insurer or official body to get money you think they should give you
After the storm damaged her roof, Linh filed a claim with her home insurance company.
暴風雨損壞了她的屋頂之後，Linh 向她的房屋保險公司提出了索賠。
collocation: file a claim with [company]
The insurance company took three weeks to process Asher's claim for the stolen laptop.
保險公司花了三週時間處理 Asher 失竊筆記型電腦的索賠申請。
Tanvi's travel insurance claim was rejected because she did not have a police report.
Tanvi 的旅遊保險索賠被拒絕了，因為她沒有報案證明。
You need to fill out a claim form and attach copies of your receipts for any items you lost.
你需要填寫索賠表格，並附上所有遺失物品的收據影本。
- request for payment
more general; not limited to insurance
- application for compensation
formal; used in legal or government contexts
用法筆記
Typically used with 'file', 'submit', 'make', 'process', 'settle', or 'reject'. The preposition 'for' introduces the reason or items being claimed.
常見錯誤
3. a right to own, receive, or demand something from another person or group based
權利
依法或依關係對某物擁有的權利
a right to own, receive, or demand something from another person or group based on law, an agreement, or a relationship
Under the new law, grandparents have a legal claim to visit their grandchildren.
根據新法，祖父母有探望孫子女的法律權利。
have a legal claim to something
The museum said the ancient statue was its property, but two other countries also had a claim to it.
博物館表示這尊古代雕像是其財產，但另外兩個國家也對其聲稱擁有權利。
As the eldest child, Yara felt she had the strongest claim on her mother's jewelry collection.
身為長女，Yara 認為自己對母親的珠寶收藏擁有最強烈的權利主張。
No one disputed the charity's claim to the land, which had been donated fifty years earlier.
沒有人對該慈善機構擁有這片土地的權利提出異議，這片土地是五十年前捐贈的。
- entitlement
formal; what someone is legally or morally entitled to
- right
broader term; a moral or legal entitlement
- title
legal term for ownership of property
文法句型
claim to something
claim on someone
用法筆記
The preposition 'to' introduces the thing you have a right to; 'on' introduces the person or organization from whom you can demand something. Frequently used in legal and formal contexts.
常見錯誤
claims — 動詞
- claimspresent simple I / you / we / they
- claimses3rd person singular
- claimsing-ing form
- claimsedpast simple
1. to state that something is correct or real, even when you lack full proof and ot
聲稱；宣稱
宣稱某事為真（即使無法證明）
to state that something is correct or real, even when you lack full proof and others may doubt you
Several people claimed they saw a bright light in the sky just before the power went out.
有幾個人聲稱他們在停電之前看到天空中出現了一道亮光。
claim + that-clause for uncertain assertion
Iker claimed to have finished the report, but his editor found several blank pages in it.
Iker 聲稱他已經完成了報告，但他的編輯發現裡面還有好幾頁是空白的。
claim + to-infinitive often implying doubt
The politician claimed that the new policy would create thousands of jobs in the city.
那位政治人物宣稱這項新政策將在該市創造數千個工作機會。
No one believed Valentina when she claimed she could speak six languages fluently.
當 Valentina 說自己能流利地說六種語言時，沒有人相信她。
The artist claimed that her work was inspired by traditional folk stories from her village.
那位藝術家宣稱她的作品靈感來自她家鄉的傳統民間故事。
- deny
to say that something is not true
文法句型
claim + that-clause
claim + to-infinitive
用法筆記
When used with a to-infinitive (e.g., 'claims to be'), the sentence often carries a suggestion that the speaker doubts the truth. The that-clause structure is more neutral. This sense does not take a passive form with the to-infinitive.
常見錯誤
2. when a company, club, or political party says it has a certain count of particip
號稱有
宣稱擁有特定數量的成員
when a company, club, or political party says it has a certain count of participants in its group, though this figure may not be completely accurate
The party claims over two million members, but independent surveys suggest the real figure is much lower.
該政黨號稱在全國擁有超過兩百萬名黨員，但獨立調查顯示實際人數遠低於此。
claim + number of members, often with disputed accuracy
The website claims fifty thousand active users, though only a few hundred posts appear each day.
該網站號稱有五萬名活躍用戶，但每天只有幾百篇貼文出現。
The organization claims branches in twelve countries, but three of them have not been active for years.
該組織號稱在十二個國家設有分部，但其中有三個已經多年沒有運作。
The app claims ten million downloads, yet many reviews say it crashes on startup.
這款應用程式號稱有一千萬次下載，但許多評論指出它一開啟就會當機。
文法句型
claim + number
claim + percentage
用法筆記
The number stated is often disputed or cannot be independently verified. The object is always a quantity expression: a number, percentage, or other measure of size. This is a reporting verb commonly used in news and business writing.
3. to demand something you believe is yours by law, ownership, or position, for exa
索取
要求取得屬於自己的東西
to demand something you believe is yours by law, ownership, or position, for example money, property, a prize, or a role
After the contest winner was announced, three different people tried to claim the prize.
比賽結果公布之後，有三個不同的人試圖前來領取獎品。
claim + object (thing demanded as right)
No one came forward to claim ownership of the mysterious package left at the front desk.
沒有人出面認領那個放在前台的神秘包裹。
Yumi's uncle passed away and left a small house, which she plans to claim as the only living relative.
Yumi 的叔叔過世後留下一棟小房子，她身為唯一在世的親屬，打算主張繼承權。
A distant relative appeared and tried to claim a share of the family's inheritance.
一位遠房親戚出現，試圖要求分得一份家族的遺產。
- demand
stronger and more forceful; may imply urgency
- request
politer and less assertive
- lay claim to
idiomatic; often implies a formal or legal assertion
文法句型
claim + object
claim + object + from + person
用法筆記
The direct object is the thing being demanded. Use 'claim from' or 'claim against' to specify the person or organization. This sense differs from noun sense 3 (RIGHT) in that the verb is an action, while the noun is the entitlement itself.
常見錯誤
4. to submit a formal demand for payment from an insurer, government agency, or emp
索賠；申領
向組織書面要求支付款項
to submit a formal demand for payment from an insurer, government agency, or employer for costs you have paid or losses you have suffered
After the burglary, Saira claimed the cost of the stolen laptop on her contents insurance.
遭竊之後，Saira 向她的家庭財物保險申請理賠失竊筆記型電腦的費用。
claim [cost] on [insurance type]
Students can claim a refund of the course fee if they withdraw within the first two weeks.
學生如果在開課兩週內退選，可以申請退還學費。
Lauren kept all the receipts so she could claim her travel expenses from the company.
Lauren 保留了所有收據，這樣她就可以向公司申請報銷出差費用。
Dad claimed unemployment benefits while he was looking for a new job.
爸爸在找新工作期間申領了失業補助金。
- request reimbursement
formal; typically used in workplace contexts
文法句型
claim + money + on + insurance
claim + expenses
用法筆記
The preposition 'on' specifies the insurance policy type (e.g., 'claim on your house insurance'). 'Claim from' introduces the organization. British English often uses 'claim for' the event or loss; American English prefers 'claim on' the insurance type.
常見錯誤
5. to formally ask a person or organization for payment after they have caused inju
要求賠償
向造成傷害的一方要求賠償
to formally ask a person or organization for payment after they have caused injury, property loss, or harm to your reputation
After the taxi crash, Noa decided to claim compensation from the company that owned the vehicle.
計程車車禍之後，Noa 決定向車輛所屬的公司要求賠償。
claim compensation from [person/organization]
The passengers whose luggage was lost during the flight can claim up to two thousand dollars each.
在航班中行李遺失的乘客每人最多可以要求兩千美元的賠償。
The family planned to claim damages against the hospital for the medical error that caused their son's injury.
這個家庭計劃控告醫院，要求其為醫療疏失導致兒子受傷一事進行賠償。
After the neighbor's tree fell onto her garage, Saira decided to claim the repair costs from his insurance.
鄰居的樹倒下來砸到了 Saira 的車庫，她決定向對方的保險索賠修理費用。
- seek compensation
broader; can be used outside legal contexts
- sue
different; suing means taking legal action in court
文法句型
claim + damages/compensation + from/against + person
用法筆記
Legal context. 'Claim damages' uses 'damages' (plural) as a legal term for monetary compensation, not 'damage' (singular, meaning physical harm). The person or organization being claimed against is introduced by 'against' or 'from'. This sense is more specific than verb sense 4, focusing on harm or injury rather than routine expenses.