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.
她宣稱自己為那塊地的主人，但她的堂弟卻提出了不同意見。

Watt claimed to be the inventor of the steam engine.
瓦特自稱為蒸氣發動機的發明者。

Most political officials claim that their policies will benefit large sections of the population.
大多數的政客都宣稱他們的政策會使大部分人受益。