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claimkleImn [C]A claim is a statement that something is true or is a fact, although other people might not believe you.声称，说法He claims the police assaulted him while he was in custody, a claim which the police deny.他声称警察在他被拘留时殴打了他, 而警方否认了这种说法。The govern-ment's claim that it would reduce taxes proved false. [+ that clause]政府将减税的说法被证实是假的。Can you give any evidence to support your claim?你能举出任何证据支持你的说法吗？He made wild claims about being able to cure cancer.他夸下海口说他能治愈癌症。I make no claim to be (=I am not trying to make people believe that I am) a brilliant pianist, but I can play a few tunes.我并不自夸钢琴弹得出色, 可我能弹几首曲调。This little town's only claim to fame (=The only reason why it is famous) is that the President was born here.这座小镇的唯一出名之处是总统在此出生。
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