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A testament is proof or evidence that shows a quality clearly — 'his success is a testament to hard work' means his success proves how hard he worked. It's also the word for the two big parts of the Bible, the Old Testament and New Testament, and the legal word for a will, the document about what happens to a person's things after they die.
見證、證明;(聖經)…約;遺囑
原始詞典資料6 筆記錄
以下是外部詞典記錄的用法,原文照列,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。
testamentnoun/ˈtɛs.tə.mənt/
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lawA 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).
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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.
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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.
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A credo, expression of conviction.
- The prime minister's speech was a glowing testament to the cabinet's undying commitment to the royal cause.
testamentverb/ˈtɛs.tə.mənt/
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To make a will.
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To bequeath or leave by will.
資料來源:英文維基詞典 English Wiktionary(CC BY-SA 4.0)。 原文照列,未經改寫。