June 12, 2018　=========

☆  statement  発言

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Statement has a few different meanings, which ones do you know? Today’s meaning is a statement as in something that you say (or write) which gives information in a formal way. For example, “Our boss made a vague statement about the merger this morning, I wish he’d be more clear and definite about the situation.”

A statement can also be an official or formal announcement issued for a particular reason. For example, the president might issue a statement regarding XYZ.

When a witness or suspect talks to the police about an event, the official account of the event is their statement.

Of course, you can also have your bank statements which is the printed document of your bank account comings and goings.

And one final way to use statement is to describe an action, or thing, as a statement because it clearly expresses an opinion or idea that you have. For example, a fashion statement means that you are wearing clothes that express your ideas about fashion.

How many of these meanings do you know and use?

Bye,

Chris