claim的用法1:claim用作动词时的基本意思是“声称,断言”,可接动词不定式、that从句作宾语,也可接由“to be/as n./adj.”充当补足语的复合宾语。
claim的用法2:claim作“对…提出要求,索取”解时,多是指根据权利要求对方承认身份、所有权等,其语气表现出不卑不亢的特点。
They claim to be the party of law and order.
他们声称自己是重视治安问题的政党。
They claim to have a 40% worldwide market share.
他们声称占有全球40%的市场。
You can make a claim on your insurance policy.
你可按保险单索赔。
I make no claim to understand modern art.
我自认为不懂现代艺术。
You must submit your claim within a reasonable time.
你必须在适当的时间内提出要求。
The government is claiming the high ground in the education debate.
政府在教育辩论中处于有利地位。