declaration
/ˌdekləˈreɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdekləˈreɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌde-klə-ˈrā-shən/ (ame, mw)
declaration — 名詞
- declarationsingular
- declarationsplural
1. a formal spoken or written statement in which a person or organization publicly
宣言
正式的公開公告
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.
市長發表了一份支持新醫院計畫的宣言。
make a declaration of [something]
Adisa read a declaration of human rights at the school assembly.
Adisa 在學校集會上朗讀了一份人權宣言。
The two countries signed a joint declaration agreeing to reduce trade barriers.
兩國簽署了削減貿易壁壘的聯合宣言。
The opposition party issued a declaration calling for new elections.
反對黨發表了一份要求重新選舉的宣言。
- 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
宣告
板球中因得分足夠而提前結束打擊
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.
板球隊隊長在球隊達到 450 分時宣布提早結束打擊。
call a declaration (cricket)
Jude, the cricket captain, called a declaration to stop the team batting with a lead of 300 runs.
板球隊隊長 Jude 在領先 300 分時宣布結束打擊，讓隊伍不再繼續進攻。
call a declaration to stop batting early
The team was halfway through batting when captain Élise ordered a declaration to end their innings.
球隊正打到一半，隊長 Élise 下令宣布結束打擊，終結了該局的進攻。
A cricket captain can make a declaration when the team has already scored enough runs to win.
當球隊已經拿下足夠獲勝的分數時，板球隊隊長可以宣布結束打擊。
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
申報
向官方提交資訊的書面文件
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.
將商品帶入該國之前，你必須填寫海關申報單。
complete a customs declaration
Trang signed a written declaration stating the true value of her jewellery.
Trang 簽署了一份書面申報，說明她的珠寶真實價值。
The insurance company asked for a declaration of the car's repair costs.
保險公司要求申報汽車的維修費用。
Jabari had to submit a written declaration of his income to the tax office.
Jabari 必須向稅務局提交一份書面收入申報。
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.