| 单词 | testimony |
| 释义 | testimonyWord family adjectivetestimonialnountestimonyverbtestimonialize Law tes·ti·mo·ny /ˈtestəməni $ -moʊni/ ●○○ noun (plural testimonies) [countableC, uncountableU] 1 SCLa formal statement saying that something is true, especially one a witness makes in a court of law 〔法庭上的〕证词 Barker’s testimony is crucial to the prosecution’s case. 巴克的证词对控方的指控起到了关键作用。 In his testimony, he denied that the company had ignored safety procedures. 他在证词中否认公司忽视了安全程序。 2 SHOW/BE A SIGN OFa fact or situation that shows or proves very clearly that something exists or is true 证据；证明 be a testimony to/of something These results are a testimony to the coach’s skill and hard work. 这些成绩是教练的水平和辛勤工作的证明。 Examples from the Corpus testimony• These recent developments are testimony to that view.• He later pleaded guilty to eight perjury counts resulting from testimony in drug cases.• The grand jury today heard testimony from numerous witnesses.• Silverman attacked her credibility, pointing out inconsistencies in her testimony.• In his testimony, he denied that his company had ignored the safety procedures.• Service, under such appalling conditions, is testimony indeed to his courage.• Since the trial began April 16, jurors have heard an average of less than three days of testimony per week.• Their testimony on it represents crucial, first-hand experience of which those planning for the hospital-based sector must take significant account. be a testimony to/of something• All are testimony to a wetter, more benign past.• A handsome pin tucked away in the jewelry box on my dresser is testimony to this accomplishment.• Well, I am testimony to what it is to be responsible yet my opportunities are rapidly diminishing...• It is a testimony of faith in the future of organic union which reveals the irony of progress amid apparent setbacks.• It is a testimony to the fundamental nature of pagan beliefs and practices that they have survived centuries of persecution.• Nizan's own political and cultural practice is a testimony to both points.• I think that the fact that we had a long-distance relationship was testimony to how strong it was.• Little Samuel is testimony to that. From Longman Business Dictionary testimonytes·ti·mo·ny /ˈtestəməni-moʊni/ noun (plural testimonies) [countableC, uncountableU]LAW a formal statement that something is true, such as the one a WITNESS makes in a court of law In her testimony, she denied that she knew about the transactions. A federal grand jury has called a number of witnesses to give testimony in the pension-fund case. (1300-1400) Latin testimonium, from testis; → TESTIFY |
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