vt.

1. 断言，声称[+that][O2]
   She asserted her innocence.

   她宣称她是清白的。

   He asserted that he was not guilty.

   他声明他无罪。

2. 维护，坚持；主张拥有
   The boss asserted his authority by punishing his employees.

   老板靠惩罚雇员来维护自己的权威。

3. 显示；确立

v.

1. state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
2. cause others to recognize (one's authority or a right) by confident and forceful behaviour.
   ▸ (assert oneself) behave or speak confidently and forcefully.