Language Point 32

Edwin Land, one of America's most productive inventors, claimed the idea leading to his invention of the Polaroid camera came from his three-year-old daughter. (Para. 12)

Meaning: Edwin Land, one of America's most productive inventors stated that his idea of invention of the Polaroid camera came from his three-year-old daughter.

claim: state to be true, especially when open to question

She claimed she was the owner of the land, but her cousin challenged her claim.
她宣称自己为那块地的主人，但她的堂弟却提出了不同意见。

Watt claimed to be the inventor of the steam engine.
瓦特自称为蒸气发动机的发明者。

Most political officials claim that their policies will benefit large sections of the population.
大多数的政客都宣称他们的政策会使大部分人受益。