statement
noun [ C ] uk/ˈsteɪt.mənt/ us/ˈsteɪt.mənt/
B2 （正式的）说明;声明;表态
something that someone says or writes officially, or an action done to express an opinion
The government is expected to issue a statement about the investigation to the press. 预计政府会就该调查向新闻界作出说明。
He produced a signed statement from the prisoner. 他出示了一份犯人签字画押的口供。
He threw paint over the fur coats because he wanted to make a statement about cruelty to animals. 他把颜料洒在毛皮大衣上，借此表明自己对虐待动物一事的态度。
[ + that ] We were not surprised by their statement that jobs would be cut. 我们对他们宣布将进行裁员的消息并不感到吃惊。
Synonyms: announcementcomment communication declaration (ANNOUNCEMENT)observation (NOTICING) proclamationpronouncement utterance
C2 (also bank statement)（银行）对账单
a record of the amounts of money paid into and taken out of your bank account during a particular period of time
Check you statement and see if the money has been taken from your bank account.
He keeps all his bank statements and files them away.
- More examples
- My original statement has been completely distorted by the media.
- The statement said there would be no end to the violence until the terrorists' demands were met.
- The statement excited new speculation that a senior minister may be about to resign.
- The Palace has issued a statement criticizing the newspaper report.
- The Vatican released a statement condemning the recent terrorist attacks.
statement
adjective [ before noun ] uk/ˈsteɪt.mənt/ us/ˈsteɪt.mənt/
（服饰、珠宝等）吸睛的，时尚的
used to refer to a piece of clothing, jewellery, etc. that is designed to be very noticeable and stylish
People don't mind spending £500 for a statement piece. 人们不吝花费500英镑在一件吸睛的时尚服饰上。