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| 1 | T to say that something is true , even though there is no definite proof 声称；主张；断言 |
| +(that) The report claimed that hundreds of civilians had crossed the border to escape the fighting. 报道称数百平民越过边境以躲避战争。 |
| He claims he is innocent. 他声称自己是无辜的。 |
| claim to do sth The organization claims to represent more than 20,000 firms. 该组织声称自己代表着2万多家公司。 |
| | 1a | to say that someone’ s actions are the cause of something , especially in a court of law （尤指在法庭上）声称，认定 | | She is claiming sexual harassment against her boss. 她声称她的老板对她进行性骚扰。 | |
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| 2 | T to say that something is yours , especially as a right （尤指作为权利）声称拥有，认领 |
| Henry VII claimed the English throne after defeating Richard III. 亨利七世打败理查德三世后即声称继任英国王位。 |
| Has anyone claimed the wallet I handed in yesterday? 有人来认领我昨天交来的钱包吗？ |
| claim credit/responsibility/victory etc (=say it is yours) I can’ t claim all the credit for our success. 要求得到表扬/承担责任/取得胜利等 |
| | 2a | I/T to officially ask for money that you believe you have a right to 要求；索取 | | The back of the form tells you how to claim your refund. 表格的背面告知你如何要求退款。 | | Are you claiming unemployment benefit? 你在申请失业补助金吗？ | | +on (=ask for money from an insurance policy) Can you claim on your insurance for damage to furniture? （向保险公司）索赔 | |
| | 2b | T to officially ask for something as a right 要求；请求 | | She claimed political asylum in 1986. 她于1986年请求政治避难。 | |
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| 3 | T mainly journalism if war , disease , or an accident claims someone’ s life , they die as a result of it 夺去（…的生命） |
| The severe flooding has claimed over 500 lives. 那场严重的水灾夺走了500多人的生命。 |
| The meningitis outbreak claimed a third victim today. 脑膜炎的爆发今天使第三个人丧生。 |
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| 4 | T mainly journalism to win something such as a prize or a top position in sport 赢得；获得 |
| 1976 was also the year Borg claimed his first Wimbledon title. 1976年也是博格首次赢得温布尔登网球公开赛冠军的那一年。 |
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| 5 | T to need something such as your attention or time 需要（时间）；值得（注意） |
| Several more urgent matters were claiming her attention. 几件更紧急的事需要她予以注意。 |
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