statement

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A statement is something that you say or write which gives information in a formal or definite way. (正式或明确的口头或书面) 陈述; 声明
Andrew now disowns that statement, saying he was depressed when he made it. 安德鲁现在否认了那个声明，说那是自己心情沮丧时作的。
2. N-COUNT A statement is an official or formal announcement that is issued on a particular occasion. (在特定场合的官方或正式的) 声明
The statement by the military denied any involvement in last night's attack. 军方的声明否认其与昨晚的袭击有任何关系。
3. N-COUNT You can refer to the official account of events which a suspect or a witness gives to the police as a statement. (嫌犯或证人向警方提供的) 陈述; 证词
The 350-page report was based on statements from witnesses to the events. 这份350页的报告基于该事件目击者的证词。
4. N-COUNT If you describe an action or thing as a statement, you mean that it clearly expresses a particular opinion or idea that you have. (某观点的) 表达
The following recipe is a statement of another kind – food is fun!
下面的食谱是另一种表述–食物就是乐趣！
5. N-COUNT A printed document showing how much money has been paid into and taken out of a bank or investment account is called a statement. 结算清单
...the address at the top of your monthly statement. …你的月结算清单顶端的地址。

My original statement has been completely distorted by the media .
The statement said there would be no end to the violence until the terrorists ' demands were met .
The statement excited new speculation that a senior minister may be about to resign .
The Palace has issued a statement criticizing the newspaper report .
The Vatican released a statement condemning the recent terrorist attacks .