英语单词：allege

中文含义：声称、指控

英语词性：动词

美式发音：[uh-lej]

同义词：claim, assert, maintain

易混淆单词：allege和assert两个单词在含义和用法上非常相似，都可以表示声称或断言。但是assert的语气更强硬，更加肯定和坚决。

双语例句：

1. The prosecutor alleges that the defendant embezzled millions of dollars from the company.

检方声称被告从公司贪污了数百万美元。

2. He allegedly stole the jewelry from the store.

据说他从店里盗走了珠宝。

3. The company is alleged to have been involved in illegal activities.

据称该公司涉嫌参与非法活动。

4. The police alleged that the suspect was under the influence of drugs.

警方指控嫌疑人受到毒品影响。

5. The defense lawyer alleged that the evidence against his client was circumstantial.

辩护律师声称对他的客户的指控都是间接证据。