Before giving evidence, witnesses in court have to take the oath (= promise to tell the truth) .
作证之前,证人必须当庭宣誓据实作证。
《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
The quiet of the operating theater was suddenly shattered by a loud oath.
手术室的静寂突然被一句大声的咒骂打破了.
词典精选例句
Each worker will take an oath for life to keep census information confidential.
每位受雇员工均需宣誓对人口普查资讯终生保密.
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