| 释义 |
at·test /əˈtest/ vt. | vi. | n.
I ❶ vt.
1. 证明；(证人)连署以证明(遗嘱等)真实
attest the truth of a statement 证明陈述的真实性
attest a signature 通过连署证明签名是真的
2. (事物)是…的证据；表明
His works attest his industry. 他的作品是他工作勤奋的明证。
3. 证实(词语)的使用
Railroad is attested earlier than railway—by a year. “railroad” 这个词的使用被证实比 “railway” 早——早一年。
4. 使宣誓
5. 使(新兵)宣誓入军籍
the day on which the recruits were attested 新兵宣誓入军籍的那一天
❷ vi.
1. 证明；表明 (to)
I can attest to the absolute truth of his statement. 我可以证明他的话是千真万确的。
His success attests to his ability. 他的成功表明他有能力。
2. (新兵)宣誓入军籍
II n.
〈古〉
1. 证明
2. 证据；证词
[<L attestārī to prove < testārī to bear witness <testis a witness] |