testimonial
/ˌtestɪˈməʊnɪəl, -nɪəl/noun
1- a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications(品德、资格的)证明书; 介绍信, 推荐信。
1.1
- a public tribute to someone and to their achievements感谢(或赞赏)表示; 奖状; 感谢信; 纪念品。
1.2
- often as modifier(in sport) a game or event held in honour of a player, who typically receives part of the income generated(体育运动中为纪念某个运动员而举办的)纪念赛(或项目):
he has been granted a testimonial match.
同意为他举办纪念赛。
词源
late Middle English: from Old French testimonial 'testifying, serving as evidence', from late Latin testimonialis, from Latin testimonium (see TESTIMONY).