statement

affermazione, dichiarazione

Qualcosa che si dice o scrive per esporre un fatto o sostenere che qualcosa è vero.

In inglese semplice: Something someone says or writes that presents a fact or claim.

• That statement is not true.
• Her statement about the weather was correct.
• Which of these statements do you agree with?

Come si usa: statement that… (His statement that the door was locked was false.)

Sinonimi: claim, assertion

Espressioni comuni: true statement, make a statement, statement about something, brief statement

dichiarazione, presa di posizione

Espressione, con parole o azioni, di ciò in cui qualcuno crede o che sostiene.

In inglese semplice: An expression of what someone believes or supports, through words or actions.

• The painting makes a political statement.
• Her speech was a clear statement of her beliefs.
• Their decision to stay away was a statement against the policy.

Come si usa: statement of something (The letter was a statement of support for the workers.)

Sinonimi: declaration, expression

Espressioni comuni: political statement, statement of support, make a statement