declare/dIˋklɛr; dIˈkleə/v [T] 1 to state officially and publicly that a particular situation exists or that something is true 宣布﹔宣告﹔声明: She declared her intention to stand for president. 她宣布了竞选总统的意向。In 1853, Turkey declared war on Russia. 1853 年﹐土耳其对俄国宣战。declare sb/sth (to be) sth The strike was declared illegal . 罢工被宣布为非法。+(that) The company declared there was no risk. 公司声明没有风险。2 to say something in a clear firm way 声称﹔宣称: ‘It's not fair,’ Jane declared. “这不公平。”简断然说道。3 to state the value of things that you have bought or own, because you may have to pay tax on them 申报〔应纳税的物品价值或财产〕