| 释义 |
testament /tesˈtə-mənt/ noun- That which testifies, or in which an attestation is made
- The solemn declaration in writing of one's will
- A will
- A writing or decree appointing an executor, by the testator (tesˈtament-testamentˈar) or by a court (tesˈtament-dāˈtive) (Scots law)
- (with cap) either of the main two divisions (Old Testament and New Testament) of the Bible (a transl of Gr diathēkē disposition, compact, covenant)
- A covenant between God and man, either that with Moses (as expressed in the Old Testament), or that instituted by Christ (as expressed in the New Testament)
- (with cap) a copy of the New Testament
ORIGIN: L testāmentum testamentˈal, testamentˈar (Scots law) or testamenˈtary adjective - Relating to a testament or will
- Bequeathed or done by will
testamenˈtarily adverb |