assert
v
1 [Tn]
(a) make others recognize (sth) by behaving firmly and confidently 坚定而有信心地使别人认识到(某事物); 坚持
assert one´s authority, independence, rights 坚持自己的权威性, 独立性, 权利.
(b) ~ oneself behave in a confident manner that attracts attention and respect 表现出自信而受到注意和尊重
You´re too timid you must try to assert yourself more. 你太畏缩了--要尽量增强自信心.
2 [Tn, Tf] state (sth) clearly and forcefully as the truth 清楚而有力地表明(某事物)为事实; 声称; 断言
She asserted her innocence/that she was innocent. 她坚称自己很清白[她是无辜的].