| 词组 | testify to |
| 释义 | phrasetestify to testify to sth to show clearly that something is definitely true: The growing number of empty shops in the High Street testify to the depth of the recession. He'd been drinking again - his whole behaviour and appearance testified to that.■ SIMILAR TO: be evidence of sth testify to (something)To give sworn testimony that something is true. The doctor was asked to testify to the extent of the plaintiff's injuries in the criminal negligence lawsuit against the construction company. I was happy to testify for Daniel's whereabouts on the evening in question, as I had been with him the whole night. testify to somethingto swear to something. I will testify to your whereabouts if you wish. I think I know what happened, but I would not testify to it. testify tov. 1. To make a statement based on personal knowledge in support of some asserted fact; bear witness to something: Many astronauts have testified to the thrill of weightlessness. The witness testified to the accuracy of the defendant's story. 2. To serve as evidence: The wreckage testifies to the strength of the storm. |
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