early 15c., from Middle French abjurer or directly from Latin abiurare "deny on oath," from ab- "away" (see ab-) + iurare "to swear," related to ius (genitive iuris) "law" (see jurist). Related: Abjured; abjuring.
权威例句
1. The conqueror tried to make the natives abjure their religion.
征服者试著让当地人宣誓放弃他们的宗教.
2. They were compelled to abjure their faith.
他们被迫发誓放弃自己的信仰.
3. Indeed, if many investors abjure the listing , those who hold their noses and take the plunge might make even more money.
当然, 如果许多投资人放弃购买该公司的股份, 那些铤而走险的人也许真的会赚更多的钱.
4. Some of the Roman Emperors tried to make Christians abjure their religion.