a statement in which you say or admit something that you believe, support, or intend to do宣称;声明
They were imprisoned for their avowal of anti-government beliefs.由于公开宣称自己的反政府信念,他们被捕入狱。
Her public avowals to reduce crime have yet to be put into effect.她公开宣称要减少犯罪,但是其计划还有待付诸实施。