certify
v
(pt, pp -fied)
1 [Tn, Tf, Cn.a, Cn.n/a, Cn.t]
~ sb/sth as sth formally declare (sth), esp in writing or on a printed document (尤指书面)证明(某事物)
a document certifying sb's birth 证明某人出生的文件
He certified (that) it was his wife's handwriting. 他证明那是他妻子的手迹.
The accused has been certified (as) insane/certified to be insane. 被告有书面证明为精神失常.
2 [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态]
officially declare (sb) to be insane 正式证明(某人)精神失常
He was certified and sent to a mental hospital. 他经诊断为精神失常而送往精神病院.
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certain(a.确定的)-certify(v.证实)
🔁 扩展释义
*['sә:tifai]vt. 证明, 保证vi. 证明, 保证【医】 证明【经】 证明相关词组: This is to certify that...