oath

oath, pledge, vow

名词 oath:

1. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
   同义词：curse, curse word, expletive, swearing, swearword, cuss
2. a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
   同义词：swearing
3. a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior

1. The judge reminded the witness that she was under oath.
   法官提醒那个证人她已经宣过誓了。
2. Repeat the oath after me.
   请跟着我宣誓。

oath

n.（名词）
【复数】 oaths[ôYz, ôths]

A solemn, formal declaration or promise to fulfill a pledge, often calling on God or a sacred object as witness.
誓约，宣誓：庄严正式地宣布或许诺履行某一誓言，通常以上帝或圣物为见证者
The words or formula of such a declaration or promise.
誓言：这种宣布或承诺的言辞或语言形式
Something declared or promised.
宣布或许诺的事物
An irreverent or blasphemous use of the name of God or something held sacred.
渎神语：妄用或亵渎上帝或圣物之名的用法
An imprecation; a curse.
咒骂；诅咒语

来源：
Middle English oth
中古英语 oth
from Old English 3th
源自 古英语 3th