- 1證實；證明（正式用語）
To attest means to say, or show through official proof, that something is true. A witness can attest that they saw something happen. A document can attest to a fact, meaning it serves as evidence for it. It is a fairly formal word, used in law, official documents, and serious writing — you would not usually say 'I attest' in a casual chat, but you might see it on a form that needs a signature, or hear it in a court case.
core核心畫面
組成at- (a form of 'ad-', toward) + test (from Latin 'testis', a witness). Literally 'to bear witness toward' something.
原始詞典資料6 筆記錄
以下是外部詞典記錄的用法，摘錄並精簡格式，我們還沒有寫成教學內容。上面的說明才是我們自己寫的；有些用法可能上面已經講過了。
attestverb/əˈtɛst/
- 1
To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine.
- When will the appraiser attest the date of the painting?
- Dishonour not your Mothers: now attest that those whom you call'd Fathers, did beget you.
- 2
To certify by signature or oath.
- You must attest your will in order for it to be valid.
- 3
To certify in an official capacity.
- 4
To supply or be evidence of.
- Her fine work attested her ability.
- O pardon : since a crooked Figure may / Attest in little place a Million, / And let us, Cyphers to this great Accompt, / On your imaginarie Forces worke.
- 5
To put under oath.
- 6
obsoleteTo call to witness; to invoke.
- The sacred streams which Heaven's imperial state / Attests in oaths, and fears to violate.
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