Adjure



GRE 蓝宝

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v.郑重敦促
• ［英］ v.郑重敦促 ( to command solemnly; to entreat solemnly)
• ［记］ ad+jure ( 发誓) -> 让人发誓去做 -> 恳请; 注意: abjure (发誓放弃)
• ［例］ She adjured him to tell the truth.

Webster Collegiate

transitive verb (adjured; adjuring)

• Etymology: Middle English, from Latin adjurare, from ad- + jurare to swear — more at jury
• Date: 14th century
• 1. to command solemnly under or as if under oath or penalty of a curse
• 2. to urge or advise earnestly
• Synonyms: see beg

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