vt.

1. 斷言，聲稱[+that][O2]
   She asserted her innocence.

   她宣稱她是清白的。

   He asserted that he was not guilty.

   他聲明他無罪。

2. 維護，堅持；主張擁有
   The boss asserted his authority by punishing his employees.

   老板靠懲罰僱員來維護自己的權威。

3. 顯示；確立

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.