英汉词典

1. 坚称;断言;坚决表明
    If someone asserts a fact or belief, they state it firmly.

    e.g. Mr. Helm plans to assert that the bill violates the First Amendment...
           赫尔姆先生打算声明该法案违反了宪法第一修正案。
    e.g. The defendants, who continue to assert their innocence, are expected to appeal...
           各被告仍然坚称无辜，预计会提起上诉。