testimony
gb/tˈɛstɪmˌoʊni/ us/tˈɛstɪmˌoʊni/
B2
Anh
~ 6300
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
formal
B2
entity
1
formal evidence in court
A formal statement that a person makes in court or in another legal meeting to say what they saw, know, or believe.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] gives testimony in [a trial / hearing]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes use *testimony* for any kind of casual statement or opinion. In this legal sense, it must be a formal statement given in court or another official legal setting. Also, do not confuse *testimony* with *testament* (which often means a will or strong proof) or *testimonial* (an advertisement-style statement praising a product or person).
Từ đồng nghĩa
evidence (Broader; includes physical objects and documents as well as spoken or written statements.)
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deposition (A formal statement made before a trial, usually recorded; more technical and specific than general testimony.)
Từ trái nghĩa
silence (Not giving any statement, especially when expected to speak as a witness.)
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perjury (Not a direct opposite of testimony itself, but the crime of lying in one's testimony instead of telling the truth.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
eyewitness testimony
|sworn testimony
|expert testimony
|give testimony
|court testimony
|false testimony
Chủ đề
law
|communication
|government
Ví dụ
- The jury found her testimony credible and relied on it to reach a verdict.
- Under oath, he changed his testimony and admitted that he had lied earlier.
- The witness refused to give testimony in court without a lawyer present.
- His expert testimony helped the judge understand the complex medical evidence.
- The trial was delayed because one key witness failed to appear and provide testimony.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The witness gave testimony in court.
- Her testimony helped the judge decide the case.
- He told the truth in his testimony.
- The lawyer asked many questions about her testimony.
- The police used his testimony in the trial.
Danh từ
B2
entity
2
personal or supportive statement
A statement where someone talks about their own experience or says that something is good, true, or helpful.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] gives testimony about [an experience / a product / an event]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse *testimony* (a statement about real experience, often serious or official) with *story* or *review*. *Story* is more general and can be fictional; *review* is usually about products, films, or services and often includes a rating. *Testimony* suggests real experience used as evidence or support.
Từ đồng nghĩa
account (A neutral word for a description of events; less formal and less focused on supporting or proving something.)
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testimonial (Often used for positive statements that promote a person, service, or product, especially in marketing.)
Từ trái nghĩa
denial (A statement saying that something is not true, instead of supporting that it is true.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
personal testimony
|emotional testimony
|customer testimony
|moving testimony
|firsthand testimony
|video testimony
Chủ đề
communication
|business
|society
Ví dụ
- Former employees gave powerful testimony about the company’s toxic work culture.
- The charity’s website features video testimony from people who received help.
- Her calm testimony about the accident made the news report more believable.
- Survivors’ testimony was collected by researchers documenting the conflict.
- Parent testimony played an important role in changing the school’s policies.
Ví dụ cho người học
- She wrote a short testimony about her time in the program.
- Many customers gave testimony that the service was very good.
- His testimony about life in the village was very touching.
- The writer used real people’s testimony in the book.
- The manager listened to staff testimony before making a change.
Danh từ
C1
entity
3
sign or proof of something
A clear sign that something is real or true, often used in the phrase "a testimony to".
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] is a testimony to [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes say *“a testimony of”* instead of the much more common pattern *“a testimony to”* (e.g., *“a testimony to her talent”*). They may also overuse this sense in casual speech; it is more common in written or slightly formal contexts such as essays, news, and speeches.
Từ đồng nghĩa
proof (Very close in meaning; focuses more directly on logical or factual certainty, while *testimony* can sound more literary or emphatic.)
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evidence (Broad term for facts or signs; *testimony* in this sense often suggests something that is impressive or admirable.)
Từ trái nghĩa
refutation (Something that shows a claim is false, the opposite of something that strongly supports or proves it.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
a testimony to [something]
|stand as a testimony to
|living testimony
|lasting testimony
|be testimony to
|remarkable testimony to
Chủ đề
abstract
|evaluation
|society
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- The survival of the ancient temple is a testimony to the skill of its builders.
- Her success is a testimony to years of hard work and patience.
- The crowded room was a testimony to the band’s growing popularity.
- His calm response under pressure is a testimony to his training.
- These results are a clear testimony to what can be achieved with teamwork.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The tall new buildings are a testimony to the city’s growth.
- Her happy children are a testimony to her care.
- The clean river is a testimony to better environmental rules.
- The full stadium is a testimony to the team’s fame.
- His good health at 90 is a testimony to his lifestyle.
Danh từ
formal
C1
entity
4
public statement of religious faith
A public talk or writing where a person explains their religious faith or tells how their faith changed their life.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] shares / gives [their] testimony
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may not realize that this religious sense is different from the legal sense. In church contexts, *testimony* usually means a personal faith story, not evidence in a court. They may also confuse *testimony* with *testament* (for example, *Old Testament*), which refers to a section of the Bible rather than a personal story.
Từ đồng nghĩa
witness (In religious contexts, *witness* can mean openly showing or telling others about one’s faith; *testimony* is the actual story or statement.)
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faith story (Informal expression for a personal account of religious belief or experience.)
Từ trái nghĩa
denial (Publicly saying that one does not believe, which contrasts with publicly declaring faith.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
share your testimony
|give a testimony
|Christian testimony
|personal testimony
|powerful testimony
|faith testimony
Chủ đề
religion
|communication
|personal
Ví dụ
- At the end of the service, several members shared their testimony with the congregation.
- He wrote his testimony, describing how his faith helped him through addiction.
- Her powerful testimony moved many people to reconsider their beliefs.
- The conference opened with a short testimony from a new member of the church.
- In some churches, giving your testimony is an important step in becoming a full member.
Ví dụ cho người học
- She gave her testimony at church last Sunday.
- He shared his testimony about how he became a Christian.
- People listened quietly to his testimony about his faith.
- The book is a written testimony of her religious life.
- Members were invited to give a short testimony at the meeting.
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testimony
IPA
GB/tˈɛstɪmˌoʊni/
US/tˈɛstɪmˌoʊni/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
testi - mony (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (testi)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: testimony
- Plural: testimonies, testimony
Họ từ
Cách diễn đạt
be a testimony to
3/bˈi ə tˈɛstɪmˌoʊni tə/
fixed phrase
serve as clear proof of
To clearly show that a quality, fact, or situation is real or exists.
Ví dụ
- The success of the project is a testimony to the team’s hard work.
- His recovery is a testimony to the power of modern medicine.
bear testimony to
2/bˈɛɹ tˈɛstɪmˌoʊni tə/
idiom
formal
show clearly that something is true
To show very clearly that something is true or real.
Ví dụ
- The many awards she has received bear testimony to her talent.
- These results bear testimony to the effectiveness of the new program.
give testimony
1/ɡˈɪv tˈɛstɪmˌoʊni/
fixed phrase
formal
provide formal evidence
To speak or write in an official way to say what you know, especially in court or another legal meeting.
Ví dụ
- Several witnesses will give testimony when the trial begins next week.
- She agreed to give testimony in exchange for a lighter sentence.
share your testimony
5/ʃˈɛɹ jˈʊɹ tˈɛstɪmˌoʊni/
fixed phrase
formal
tell your faith story
To tell other people about your personal religious faith or how your faith changed your life.
Ví dụ
- Members were invited to share their testimony at the evening service.
- He was nervous the first time he shared his testimony in front of the church.
sworn testimony
4/swˈɔɹn tˈɛstɪmˌoʊni/
fixed phrase
formal
testimony given under oath
Testimony that someone gives after they promise in law that they will tell the truth.
Ví dụ
- The judge reminded the witness that lying in sworn testimony is a crime.
- Sworn testimony from three doctors supported her claim.