testify
/ˈtestɪfaɪ/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5686 in the learning path
作证；提供证词
Definitions
v. To give evidence in court about what you know
作证；提供证词
v. To provide evidence that something is true or exists
证明；表明
Example
She agreed to testify about the accident she witnessed.
她同意就自己目睹的事故作证。
Residents were invited to testify in court about the effects of industrial pollution on their health.
居民受邀出庭，就工业污染对其健康的影响作证。
Collocations
- testify in court
- testify against someone
- testify to something
Word family
- testimony (n.)
Synonyms
- attest
Usage tip
testify that接从句；testify to接名词或动名词。
FAQ
- What does testify mean?
- To give evidence in court about what you know To provide evidence that something is true or exists
- How is testify pronounced?
- UK /ˈtestɪfaɪ/, US /ˈtestɪfaɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
