statement
n
1 [U] (fml 文) stating sth or expressing sth in words 陈述; 叙述; 说明
Clearness of statement is more important than beauty of language. 表述清晰比用辞优美更重要.
2 [C] thing that is stated 表达的内容
The president made a statement of his aims. 总统提出了他的目标.
(fig 比喻) The artist regards his painting as a political statement. 那个画家用作品表达自己的政治观点.
3 [C] formal account of facts, views, problems, etc; report 声明; 报告
issue a statement 发表声明
The police asked the man to make a statement, ie a written account of facts concerning an alleged crime, used in court if legal action follows. 警方要那男子写一份供词.
4 [C] = bank statement (bank)
My bank sends me monthly statements. 银行按月把结算单寄给我.