early 13c., from Anglo-French avouer, Old French avoer "acknowledge, accept, recognize," especially as a protector (Modern French avouer), from Latin advocare (see advocate). A synonym of avouch (q.v.), which tends to contain the more technical, legal aspect of the word. Related: Avowed; avowing.
实用例句
1. The senator was forced to avow openly that he had received some money from that company.
那个参议员被迫承认曾经收过那家公司的一些钱.来自《简明英汉词典》
2. I must avow that I am innocent.
我要公开声明我是无罪的.来自辞典例句
3. But whatever the danger, Christ's followers must avow their principles.
但不论遭何危险, 跟从基督的人必须承认自己的信仰.来自互联网
4. Many a man thinks, what he is ashamed to avow ( Samuel Johnson ).
