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v.证明

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attest为短语/超纲词汇

词形变化:

动词过去式:attested 过去分词:attested 现在分词:attesting 第三人称单数:attests 名词:attestant

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test=witness(证据)

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certify  swear  testify  vouch    

attest


/ə'test; ə`tɛst/
v (fml 文)
1 [Ipr, Tn] ~ (to) sth be or give clear proof of sth 作为或提供某事物的明证
*His handling of the crisis attested to his strength of character. 他对危机的处理证明了他性格坚强.
* Her outstanding abilities were attested by her rapid promotion. 她杰出的才干已经由她获得迅速提升而得到证明.
* These papers attest the fact that.... 这些文件证明了这一事实....
2 [Tn] declare (sth) to be true or genuine; be a witness to (sth) 声称(某事物)属实或是真的; 作为(某事物)的见证
*attest a signature 对签字作见证.

attest


v formal
[Date: 1400-1500; Language: French;Origin: attester, from Latin attestari, from ad- 'to' + testis 'witness']
[I and T]
to show or prove that something is true
attest to
 Luxurious furnishings attested to the wealth of the owner.
[T]
to officially state that you believe something is true, especially in a court of law