allege
/əˈledʒ; ə`lɛdʒ/ v[Tf, Cn.n/a, Cn.t only passive 只用於被动语态]
(fml 文) state (sth) as a fact but without proof; give as an argument or excuse （无证据地）陈述, 宣称, 声称（某事）; 辩解
The prisoner alleges that he was at home on the night of the crime. 囚犯辩称案发当晚他在家中.
He alleged illness as the reason for his absence. 他称病缺席.
We were alleged to have brought goods into the country illegally. 我们被指控非法携带货物入境.