vt.
作证;证实,证明:
She testified under oath that the defendant was innocent.
她发誓证明被告无罪。
to testify someone's honesty
证明某人诚实
声明;表明;表白:
to testify one's regret
说对不起,表示歉意
The boss testified his appreciation of Tom's work by raising his pay.
老板给汤姆加薪,以示对他的工作的赞赏。
[古语]宣称;确言
vi.
作证;证实:
He testified against the accused.
他作了不利于被告的证词。
His friends will testify for him.
他的朋友们将为他作证。
Brayne testified for the plaintiff.
布雷恩为原告作证。
表明;证明(与to连用):
a look testifying to his impatience
显示他已不耐烦的脸色
to testify to one's genius
证明了某人的天赋
变形:
vt.
testified
. testifying