perjure
v[Tn]
~ oneself (law 律) tell a lie (esp in a court of law) after one has sworn an oath to tell the truth 发假誓, 作伪证(尤指在法庭上)
Several witnesses at the trial were clearly prepared to perjure themselves in order to protect the accused. 在审判时几个证人显然已准备好为袒护被告而作伪证.
🗣️ 情景例句
It's John. Didn't you recognize my voice?
我是约翰。你没听出我的声音?
Today, I'd like to show you something which I'm sure you'll find interesting.
今天我要向你们展示一些东西,我相信你们会感兴趣的。
Aunt Harriet lived in that leisurely age when servants were employed to do housework.