phrase formal to be present while someone says an oath (= a formal promise) officially: 主持（某人）的宣誓仪式 The Court will not administer an oath to a witness who is drunk. Before his journey, Plato administered an oath to the two kings. She administered the oath of office to the incoming President. See also
administer(GIVE) Examples The judge then administers an oath to the jury. Many medical schools in the US administer an oath of some kind.