for the record

so that the true facts are recorded or known

為正式記錄在案

for the record, I have never been to the flat.

必須申明備查的是我從未去過那套公寓。

a matter of record

a thing that is established as a fact through being officially recorded

記錄在案的事

put (或 set) the record straight

give the true version of events that have been reported incorrectly; correct a misapprehension

澄清事實，糾正誤解

go on record

To embrace a certain position publicly

公開表明：公開信奉某個特定立場

go on record in favor of the mayor's reelection.

公開表明支持市長再次當選

off the record

Not for publication

不出版的，不公開的

The senator told the reporters that his remarks were strictly off the record.

那位參議員告誡記者們，他的評論決不可以被引用

on record

Known to have been stated or to have taken a certain position

記錄下來的：被認為已陳述或已采取某一個觀點的

The senator's opposition to the new legislation is on record.

參議員在新立法體系中的位置已記錄在案