statement

発言、言明

事実や主張を伝えるために述べたり書いたりしたこと。

やさしい英語で： Something someone says or writes that presents a fact or claim.

• That statement is not true.
• Her statement about the weather was correct.
• Which of these statements do you agree with?

使い方： statement that… (His statement that the door was locked was false.)

類義語： claim, assertion

よく使う表現： true statement, make a statement, statement about something, brief statement

意思表明、主張

自分の信念や支持することを、言葉や行動で示すこと。

やさしい英語で： An expression of what someone believes or supports, through words or actions.

• The painting makes a political statement.
• Her speech was a clear statement of her beliefs.
• Their decision to stay away was a statement against the policy.

使い方： statement of something (The letter was a statement of support for the workers.)

類義語： declaration, expression

よく使う表現： political statement, statement of support, make a statement