attest
UK/ә'test/US
GREA1
释义
v.
To provide clear evidence of something; to show it to be true
证明，表明（是……的明证）
v.
To declare formally that something is true or genuine, as a witness
（作为见证人）证实，证明……属实
词根拆分
词根派生at-（ad-，向）+ test（作证）= 向某事作证——担保它属实。无论是人宣誓证明某事，还是证据默默印证，attest 都把「作证」指向被确认的对象。
词根 test 还连着 11 个词常用搭配
- 1.attest to (something)证明（某事）
- 2.can attest to能够证明
- 3.as attested by正如……所证明的
例句
- 1.
Her colleagues can attest to her honesty and hard work.
她的同事都能证明她诚实又勤奋。
- 2.
The crowded shop attests to the popularity of the brand.
店里人头攒动，证明了这个品牌的受欢迎程度。
- 3.
Two witnesses attested the signature on the document.
两名见证人证实了文件上的签名。