| 释义 |
tes·ti·fy /ˈtestɪfaɪ/ vi. | vt.
❶ vi.
1. 作证，证明(for, against, to)
refuse to testify against a friend 拒绝作不利于朋友的证词
He agreed to testify on behalf of the accused man. 他同意为被告作证。
Witnesses testify to his attempts at rape. 证人就他的强奸企图作证。
2. 表明，说明(to)
All kinds of human experience testify to the close link between love and fear. 人类的种种经历表明爱与恐惧是密切联系的。
3. 表示自悔(尤指向上帝悔罪)
Reformed sinners testify. 受感化的罪人向上帝忏悔。
❷ vt.
1. 证明，证实
The witness testified that he had seen the suspect run out of the bank after it had been robbed. 证人作证说他看见犯罪嫌疑人在银行被抢后从银行里跑出。
2. 声明，表白
He testified his faith in Christianity openly. 他公开声明自己信仰基督教。
3. 表明，说明
Acts testify intent. 行为说明动机。
[<L testificārī < testis witness＋-FY]tes·ti·fi·ca·tionˌtestɪfɪˈkeɪʃən n. |