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1. （无充分证据而）断言，宣称[O2][+（that）]
   A newspaper article alleged that the cabinet was going to resign.

   一家报纸宣称内阁即将辞职。

2. （作为理由、借口或论据等）提出[（+as）][+（that）]
   She was late for the meeting and alleged that her watch was wrong.

   她开会迟到了，说是因为手表不准。

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