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attested

UK //əˈtestɪd//US //əˈtestɪd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'attestari',由 'ad-'(向)和 'testari'(作证)组成,意为正式证明或证实。

adjective

❶ 指某事物被正式证明或证实为真实、有效或可靠的,通常有官方文件或权威人士的背书。

“The document was attested by a notary public.”

(这份文件经过了公证人的认证。)

“His skills were attested by his previous employer.”

(他的技能得到了前雇主的证实。)

同义词:certified, verified, confirmed

verb

❶ 作为动词时,表示正式证明或证实某事的真实性或有效性,通常需要签名或宣誓。

“She attested to the accuracy of the report.”

(她证实了报告的准确性。)

“The witness attested the defendant's alibi.”

(证人证实了被告的不在场证明。)

同义词:witness, validate, authenticate

常见短语

attested copy — 指经过官方认证的文件副本,通常由公证人或相关机构盖章或签字确认其与原件一致。

“You need to submit an attested copy of your degree certificate.”

(你需要提交一份经过认证的学位证书副本。)