assert
英 [ə'sɜːt]
美[ə'sɝt]
	    - vt. 维护,坚持;断言;主张;声称
 
英英释意
- 1. state categorically
 
- 2. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true;
 - "Before God I swear I am innocent"
 
- 3. insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized;
 - "Women should assert themselves more!"
 
- 4. assert to be true;
 - "The letter asserts a free society"