late 15c., from Middle French avochier "call upon as authority," in Old French "call (to court), advocate, plead (a case)," from Latin advocare "call to" as a witness (see advocate).
Avouch, which is no longer in common use, means guarantee, solemnly aver, prove by assertion, maintain the truth or existence of, vouch for .... Avow means own publicly to, make no secret of, not shrink from admitting, acknowledge one's responsibility for .... Vouch is now common only in the phrase vouch for, which has taken the place of avouch in ordinary use, & means pledge one's word for .... [Fowler]
Related: Avouched; avouching.
双语例句
1. We can avouch for the quality.
我们保证质量.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
2. I am willing to employ your friend if you will avouch his integrity.
如果你能保证你的朋友是个诚实的人,那么我很乐意聘用他.
来自辞典例句
3. I avouch for that girl; she has promised to be good.
我愿为那女孩担保; 她已答应要改好.
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4. He offered to avouch his innocence with his sword.
他表示愿以剑来保证他是无辜的.
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5. Millions were ready to avouch the exact contrary.
