testament

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n. 遗嘱, <<圣约书>> [法] 遗言, 遗嘱, 确实的证明

发音

UK /ˈtɛs.tə.mənt/
其它
US /ˈtɛs.tə.mənt/
AU /ˈtes.tə.mənt/

词形变化

testaments 复数 testaments testamented testamenting testaments 三单 testamenting 现在分词 testamented 过去式 testamented 过去分词

教材释义与例句

名词

遗嘱;圣约;确实的证明

释义与例句

n. C1
  1. 1.

    A solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his or her will as to disposal of his or her inheritance (estate and effects) after his or her death, benefiting specified heir(s).

    遗嘱

    平安纸

    法律
  2. 2.

    One of the two parts to the scriptures of the Christian religion: the New Testament, considered by Christians to be a continuation of the Hebrew scriptures, and the Hebrew scriptures themselves, which they refer to as the Old Testament.

    约书

  3. 3.

    A credo, expression of conviction.

    The prime minister's speech was a glowing testament to the cabinet's undying commitment to the royal cause.

  4. 4.

    A tangible proof or tribute.

    The ancient aqueducts are a testament to the great engineering skill of the Roman Empire.

    His remarkable recovery is a testament to the doctor's skill.

v.
  1. 1.

    To make a will.

    不及物
  2. 2.

    To bequeath or leave by will.

    及物

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词源

From Middle English testament, from Old French testament, from Latin testāmentum (“the publication of a will, a will, testament, in Late Latin one of the divisions of the Bible”), from testor (“to be a witness, testify, attest, make a will”), from testis (“one who attests, a witness”).

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