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certify

UK //ˈsɜː.tɪ.faɪ//US //ˈsɝː.t̬ə.faɪ//

词源

源自中古英语 'certifien',借自古法语 'certifier',最终来自拉丁语 'certificare'(certus 确定 + facere 做)。

verb

❶ 正式确认某事的真实性或准确性,通常由权威机构或个人出具书面证明。

“The doctor will certify that you are fit to return to work.”

(医生将出具证明,确认你身体状况适合重返工作岗位。)

“This document certifies that the product meets safety standards.”

(该文件证明该产品符合安全标准。)

❶ 宣布某人患有精神疾病或需要特殊照顾,通常由医疗专业人员作出判断。

“The court certified him as mentally unfit to stand trial.”

(法庭认定他精神状况不适合接受审判。)

“After evaluation, the psychiatrist certified the patient for involuntary treatment.”

(评估后,精神科医生证明该患者需要强制治疗。)

同义词:attest, verify, confirm, validate, authenticate

常见短语

certified mail — 一种提供投递证明的邮寄服务,寄件人可以追踪邮件并确认收件人已签收。

“I sent the important documents by certified mail to ensure they arrived safely.”

(我用挂号信寄送重要文件以确保安全送达。)

certified public accountant (CPA) — 通过专业考试并获得执业资格的会计师,有权执行审计等特定会计服务。

“You'll need a CPA to certify your company's financial reports.”

(你需要注册会计师来认证公司的财务报告。)