陈述
To express something in speech or writing in a clear and detailed way; a formal account of facts or events.
Examples
3 of 5作者在第一章陈述了他的主要观点。
The author stated his main points in the first chapter.
证人在法庭上做了陈述。
The witness made a statement in court.
他陈述理由时非常有说服力。
He was very persuasive when stating his reasons.
Word Family
Memory Tip
陈 (old/to display) + 述 (narrate) = to display and narrate.
Quick Quiz
在辩论赛中，第一位发言者需要___自己的立场。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 陈述
Examples
作者在第一章陈述了他的主要观点。
academicThe author stated his main points in the first chapter.
证人在法庭上做了陈述。
formalThe witness made a statement in court.
他陈述理由时非常有说服力。
businessHe was very persuasive when stating his reasons.
不要只是陈述事实，要加入你的分析。
everydayDon't just state facts; include your analysis.
我只是在陈述我看到的。
informalI'm just stating what I saw.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
陈述句
declarative sentence
自我陈述
personal statement
开场陈述
opening statement
Often Confused With
阐述 implies a deep, elaborate explanation; 陈述 is a more neutral reporting of facts or views.
Usage Notes
Very useful for introducing your thesis or summarizing points in IELTS writing.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '说' (to say) instead of the more academic '陈述' in formal papers.
Memory Tip
陈 (old/to display) + 述 (narrate) = to display and narrate.
Word Origin
From '陈' (to lay out/display) and '述' (to tell/relate).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
在辩论赛中，第一位发言者需要___自己的立场。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 陈述
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More academic words
调研
B1A formal term combining 'investigation' (调查) and 'research' (研究). It refers to the process of gathering data and analyzing it for professional or academic purposes.
研究
B1To carry out a systematic investigation into a subject to establish facts or reach new conclusions. It can also mean to study or consider something carefully.
观点
B1A particular attitude or way of considering a matter; an opinion or standpoint.
数据
B1Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.
结果
B1The outcome or consequence of an action, process, or event.
讨论
B1To talk about something with another person or a group in order to exchange ideas or decide something.
显著
B1Noticeable or striking; having a major effect. Often used to describe changes or differences in data.
因素
B1A fact or situation that influences the result of something. One of the parts that contributes to a result.
表明
B1To show or make something clear through signs, data, or words. To indicate or state clearly.
调查
B1To examine a problem, statement, etc., carefully, especially to discover the truth. It often refers to a systematic inquiry or survey.
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