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单词 testimonial
释义

testimonial

/ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəl /
noun
1A formal statement testifying to someone’s character and qualifications.Around 70 more residents wrote individual testimonials and character references....
  • Bernard Gateshill, for Mancey, handed a huge bundle of character testimonials to the judge and explained that his client had been suffering from depression at the time of the incident.
  • Instead, work history and character testimonials are deemed important.

Synonyms

reference, character reference, recommendation, letter of recommendation, commendation, endorsement, certificate of competence
dated character
1.1A public tribute to someone and to their achievements.Guests will hear tributes and testimonials about the career, but only a little of the tension and trauma of that political life....
  • However, most medals and testimonials are presented for courage.
  • She was presented with a testimonial on vellum, personally signed by society president Princess Alexandra, during the ceremony, at the Austrian Ambassador's residence in west London.

Synonyms

tribute, presentation, gift, trophy;
memento, souvenir
2(In sport) a game or event held in honour of a player, who typically receives part of the income generated: [as modifier]: a testimonial match...
  • Fans, team mates, family and friends are expected at the War Memorial Ground on Tuesday night for a testimonial game in honour of former Carshalton Athletic player Neil Robson.
  • His season on the pitch has not been too eye-catching but his selfless act in donating the receipts of his testimonial game to children's charities is one of the greatest things a Premiership footballer had done this season.
  • Radebe is donating the £500,000 that his testimonial game earned to charity, a gesture which is thoroughly in character.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French testimonial 'testifying, serving as evidence', from late Latin testimonialis, from Latin testimonium (see testimony).

Rhymes

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