evidence
/ˈevɪdəns/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #3424 in the learning path
证据；迹象
Definitions
n. Facts or signs that help establish whether something is true.
证据；迹象
v. To show clearly that something exists or is true.
表明；证明
Example
The muddy footprints were evidence that someone had entered.
泥脚印表明有人进来过。
Governments should consider scientific evidence before introducing policies intended to improve public health outcomes.
政府在推出旨在改善公共健康状况的政策前，应考虑科学证据。
Collocations
- strong evidence
- scientific evidence
- evidence of
- provide evidence
Word family
- evident (adj.)
- evidently (adv.)
Usage tip
作名词通常不可数：一项证据用a piece of evidence。
FAQ
- What does evidence mean?
- Facts or signs that help establish whether something is true. To show clearly that something exists or is true.
- How is evidence pronounced?
- UK /ˈevɪdəns/, US /ˈevɪdəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
