for the record

so that the true facts are recorded or known

为正式记录在案

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

必须申明备查的是我从未去过那套公寓。

a matter of record

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

记录在案的事

put (或 set) the record straight

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

澄清事实，纠正误解

go on record

To embrace a certain position publicly

公开表明：公开信奉某个特定立场

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

公开表明支持市长再次当选

off the record

Not for publication

不出版的，不公开的

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

那位参议员告诫记者们，他的评论决不可以被引用

on record

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

记录下来的：被认为已陈述或已采取某一个观点的

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

参议员在新立法体系中的位置已记录在案