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testified

UK //ˈtestɪfaɪd//US //ˈtestɪfaɪd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'testificari',由 'testis'(证人)和 'facere'(做)组成,意为“作证”。

verb

❶ 在法庭或其他正式场合中宣誓作证,陈述事实或提供证据。通常用于法律程序或重要调查中。

“The witness testified in court about what he saw that night.”

(证人在法庭上就当晚所见作证。)

“She testified under oath that the defendant was innocent.”

(她宣誓作证被告是无辜的。)

❶ 通过行为或表现来证明或表明某种品质、信仰或事实的存在。常用于表达强烈的信念或证据。

“Her dedication to the project testified to her strong work ethic.”

(她对项目的投入证明了她强烈的职业道德。)

“The ruins testify to the city's ancient glory.”

(这些废墟证明了这座城市昔日的辉煌。)

同义词:attest, swear, declare, affirm, vouch

常见短语

testify against — 在法庭上提供对某人不利的证据,通常指指证某人有罪或有过错。

“The former employee testified against the company in the fraud case.”

(这位前员工在欺诈案中指证了公司。)

testify under oath — 宣誓后作证,表示所说内容属实,否则可能承担法律责任。

“All witnesses must testify under oath in court.”

(所有证人都必须在法庭上宣誓作证。)