statement
n
1 [U] (fml 文) stating sth or expressing sth in words 陳述; 敘述; 說明
Clearness of statement is more important than beauty of language. 表述清晰比用辭優美更重要.
2 [C] thing that is stated 表達的內容
The president made a statement of his aims. 總統提出了他的目標.
(fig 比喻) The artist regards his painting as a political statement. 那個畫家用作品表達自己的政治觀點.
3 [C] formal account of facts, views, problems, etc; report 聲明; 報告
issue a statement 發表聲明
The police asked the man to make a statement, ie a written account of facts concerning an alleged crime, used in court if legal action follows. 警方要那男子寫一份供詞.
4 [C] = bank statement (bank)
My bank sends me monthly statements. 銀行按月把結算單寄給我.