to say sth officially or publicly 公布;宣布◆They declared their intention to buy a 25% stake in the company. 他们宣布有意购买这家公司 25% 的股份。◆The company was declared insolvent (= by a court). 这家公司被宣告破产。◆(BrE) The firm declared itself insolvent. 这家公司宣布破产。◆(NAmE) The company declared bankruptcy last December. 这家公司於去年十二月份宣布破产。
to announce that a share of a company's profits (a dividend) will be paid to shareholders 宣布(分红)◆The Board declared a dividend of 7.5 cents a share. 董事会宣布每股派发股息 7.5 分。
to tell the tax authorities how much money you have earned, etc. 申报(收入)◆The group declared a loss of $187 million. 集团申报了 1.87 亿元的亏损额。
to tell customs officers (= at the the border of a country) that you are carrying goods on which you should pay tax 申报(应纳税物品)◆Do you have anything to declare? 你有甚麽要申报的吗?
●declare an ˈinterest (in sth)to tell people that you have a connection with sth that could affect the decisions you make, because you may benefit in some way 申报(在某事中的)利益◆Directors are required to declare their interest in any contract with the company. 规定要求董事须说明其在与公司有关的任何合同中的利益。