attest
证实（at+test试验→一再试验→证实）
释义2：
attest
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◙ verb1. [with obj.] provide or serve as clear evidence of• 证明，表明 »his status is attested by his becoming an alderman. 他成了市政委员，这表明他很有地位。 »[no obj.] his numerous drawings of babies attest to his fascination with them. 他画了许多婴儿的画，说明他很爱孩子。 [no obj.] declare that something exists or is the case• 证明存在；证明为真实 »I can attest to his tremendous energy. 我可以证明他精力充沛。 »[with clause] the deceased's solicitor attested that he had been about to institute divorce proceedings. 死者的律师证实他曾准备提出离婚诉讼。 witness or certify formally• 作证；作见证2. [no obj.] (historical, chiefly Brit.)declare oneself as ready for military service• [史，主英] 宣誓服兵役 [with obj.] recruit (someone) by putting them on oath to serve if called upon• 使宣誓服役【派生】
♦ attestable adjective♦ attestation noun♦ attestor noun【语源】
1. early 16th cent.: from French attester, from Latin attestari, from ad- 'to' + testari 'to witness' (from testis 'a witness')
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