
certify
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。)
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。)