This is the 4216th most frequent Chinese word.
声称
Claim; assert.
In this sentence, '声称' means 'claimed' and is used to indicate that the subject asserted something as true.
他声称自己看到了外星人。
He claimed that he saw aliens.
Here, '声称' shows that the subject is making a statement about their own ability or capability.
她声称能够独立完成这项任务。
She claimed to be able to complete this task independently.
In this usage, '声称' is used to reflect what an entity publicly announces or declares regarding their achievements or features.