testimony
의미: A formal statement or declaration given under oath, especially by a witness in a court of law; also, evidence or proof of something.
In legal proceedings, testimony is the oral evidence given by a witness during a trial or hearing. It is distinguished from documentary evidence or physical evidence. The term is also used figuratively to mean evidence or proof of a quality or fact, as in 'a testimony to her dedication.' Common collocations include 'give testimony,' 'expert testimony,' and 'sworn testimony.'
예문
- The key witness gave testimony that contradicted the defendant's version of events. 关键证人提供的证词与被告的陈述相矛盾。El testigo clave prestó declaración que contradecía la versión de los hechos del acusado.重要な証人が、被告の供述と矛盾する証言を行った。핵심 증인이 피고인의 진술과 모순되는 증언을 했다.
- Expert testimony from the forensic scientist was crucial to securing the conviction. 法医学专家的证词对定罪起到了关键作用。El testimonio pericial del científico forense fue decisivo para obtener la condena.法医学者による専門家証言は有罪判決の確保に不可欠であった。법의학자의 전문가 증언은 유죄 판결을 확보하는 데 결정적이었다.
- The restored cathedral stands as testimony to the skill of medieval craftsmen. 修复后的大教堂是中世纪工匠技艺的见证。La catedral restaurada es testimonio de la maestría de los artesanos medievales.修復された大聖堂は、中世の職人の技術の証である。복원된 대성당은 중세 장인들의 기술에 대한 증거로 우뚝 서 있다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: professional, media, academic
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Latin testimonium (evidence, witness), from testis (a witness). Entered English in the 14th century via Anglo-French testimonie.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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