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attest

英 [ə'test] 美[ə'tɛst]
  • vt. 证明;证实;为…作证
  • vi. 证明;作证

英英释意


1. provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes;
"His high fever attested to his illness"
"The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"
"This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness"
2. authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity;
"I attest this signature"
3. give testimony in a court of law
4. establish or verify the usage of;
"This word is not attested until 1993"