attested

• 指已被证实、确认或证明为真实、可靠或正宗的，通常有证据或文件支持；也指经正式认证或签证明的。

Describes something that has been proven or confirmed to be true or genuine, often by evidence or documentation.

1. Proven or verifiedB2formal

   Having been proven or confirmed to be true or genuine, often by evidence or documentation.

   经证实的

   • The authenticity of the painting was attested by several experts.
   • His skills were attested by his previous employers.
   • The document is attested by a notary public.

   同义词authenticatedconfirmeddocumentedprovenvalidatedverified

   反义词uncorroboratedunprovenunsubstantiatedunverified

2. Recorded in historical sourcesC1formal

   Used to describe a word, phrase, or fact that is recorded in historical or linguistic sources.

   历史文献中记载的

   • The word 'yclept' is attested in Middle English literature.
   • This usage of the term is first attested in the 16th century.
   • The earliest attested form of the word appears in a manuscript from 1200.

   同义词authenticateddocumentedevidencedrecordedverified

   反义词undocumentedunknown

• 动词，指提供证据、证明或证实某事为真实或无误；也指作证、宣誓证明文件的真实性。

A verb used to indicate the act of providing evidence, proof, or testimony that something is true or genuine.

1. To confirm or verifyB2formal

   To provide evidence or proof that something is true or genuine.

   证实

   • The witness attested to the accuracy of the statement.
   • The documents attest to the company's financial stability.
   • His achievements attest to his dedication and hard work.

   同义词authenticatecertifyconfirmcorroborateevidenceprovesubstantiatetestifyvalidateverify

   反义词contradictdenydisproverefuterepudiate

2. To certify officiallyC1formal

   To formally declare that something is authentic or valid, often in a legal context.

   认证

   • The notary attested the signature on the contract.
   • The expert attested the authenticity of the painting.
   • The official attested that the records were complete.

   同义词authenticatecertifyconfirmcorroborateendorsenotarizevalidateverifywitness