testament英语原文释义、词形变化、词源和词汇关系

英文释义

名词 n.

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).
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.
A tangible proof or tribute.

— The ancient aqueducts are a testament to the great engineering skill of the Roman Empire.
A credo, expression of conviction.

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

动词 v.

To make a will. intransitive
To bequeath or leave by will. transitive

词形变化

testaments plural testaments present,singular,third-person testamenting participle,present testamented participle,past testamented past

词汇关系

衍生词

Final Testament holographic testament New Testament Old Testament testamentary testamentation

词源

词源 1

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”).

词源 2

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”).