to declare · to announce · to proclaim

xuān bù

x+üān·1st toneb+ù·4th tone

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A ceasefire was declared.

宣布停火了。

In the first place, I would like to announce several new regulations.

首先，我想宣布几条新制度。

He announced that he would come at once and investigate the matter.

他宣布他将立刻来調查此事。

The referee blew his whistle twice to tell everyone it was full-time.

裁判吹哨两次，向大家宣布已经终场。

Mary announced her engagement to Tom.

玛丽宣布和汤姆订婚。

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