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witness
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural witnesses
plural witnesses
Learner's definition of WITNESS
1
[count]
a : a person who sees something (such as a crime) happen（犯罪活动等的）见证者，目击者 — often + to — see also eyewitness
- a murder witness谋杀案的目击者
- He was a witness to a robbery.他亲眼目睹了一起抢劫案。
b law : a person who makes a statement in a court about what he or she knows or has seen证人
- The defense/prosecution called its first witness to the stand.辩方/控方召第一证人入证人席。
- a witness for the defense/prosecution辩方/控方的证人
- a character witness [=a person who can say whether someone is honest, has a good character, etc.]品德信誉见证人
2
[count] : a person who is present at an event (such as a wedding) and can say that it happened（婚礼等的）见证人
- His aunt and uncle were witnesses at his baptism.他的叔叔和婶婶是他受洗礼时的见证人。
- There must be two witnesses present when she signs the document.她签署文件时必须有两位见证人在场。
3
[noncount] US : a statement of a person's religious beliefs宗教信仰声明；见证
- They gave witness to their faith. [=declared their belief in a god or religion]他们声明了自己的宗教信仰。
bear witness
1
: to show that something exists or is true为…做证；证明 — + to
- His success bears witness to the value of hard work.他的成功证明了努力工作的价值。
- Rising ticket sales bear witness to the band's popularity. [=show that the band is popular]不断上升的门票销量表明这支乐队大受欢迎。
2
formal : to make a statement saying that you saw or know something成为…的证人
- She was accused of bearing false witness. [=saying that she saw something that she did not really see]她被指控做伪证。
be witness to
: to see (something) happen见证…发生
- We have been witness to many changes in recent years. [=we have seen many changes in recent years]近年来我们目睹了许多变化。
2 witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ verb
witnesses; witnessed; witnessing
2 witness
/ˈwɪtnəs/
verb
witnesses; witnessed; witnessing
Learner's definition of WITNESS
1
[+ object] : to see (something) happen目睹（某事发生）
- Several people witnessed the accident.好几个人目睹了这场事故。
- We are witnessing a historic moment.我们在亲历一个历史性时刻。
2
[+ object] law : to be present at (an event) in order to be able to say that it happened : to act as a legal witness of (something)（为某一事件）做证；见证
- He witnessed the signing of her will.他见证了她签署遗嘱。
3
[+ object] : to be the time or place when (something) happens是发生…的地点（或时间）；见证
- The past decade has witnessed many new advances in medical research. [=many new advances have occurred in the past decade]过去的十年医学研究有了许多新进展。
- The industry is witnessing a gradual decline in sales. [=sales are declining in the industry]这个行业的销售额正逐渐下降。
4
[+ object] — used to say that something is an example of or is proof of something以…为证据；以…为例
- The economy is improving—witness the decrease in unemployment. [=the decrease in unemployment shows that the economy is improving]经济正在好转，失业率下降就是明证。
5
[no object] US : to make a public statement about your religious beliefs声明宗教信仰
- a chance to witness for the Lord声明信仰上帝的机会
- speakers witnessing to their faith [=stating what they believe]申明自己宗教信仰的演讲者们
as witnessed by
: as shown by由…看出
- The event was a success, as witnessed by the high turnout. [=the high turnout shows that the event was a success]有这么多人到场，表明这项活动是成功的。
2
: one that gives evidence
specifically : one who testifies in a cause or before a judicial tribunal
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun The defense called its first witness to the stand. a witness for the defense His aunt and uncle were witnesses at his baptism. There must be two witnesses present when she signs the document. Verb Several people witnessed the accident. We are witnessing a historic moment. He witnessed the signing of her will. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Ayana Hamilton, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 When Lewis was still missing, Stapf and Dauphinais were arrested in New York that month on charges of witness tampering and child endangerment. Fox News, 8 Sep. 2022 Joseph Stapf, 31, will also plead guilty to second-degree assault, falsifying physical evidence, and witness tampering, according to a document filed last week in Hillsborough County Superior Court in New Hampshire. Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Parker, the last living witness of Emmett’s abduction, has also inherited the Emmett Till story. Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Based on the young witness at the center of the Spinak case, a scandal involving Chilean pedophilia and prostitution networks that rocked the country, the film grapples with morality and the struggle towards justice for those without means. Holly Jones, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 Personnel at the Pitkin County Emergency Dispatch Center received a call from the witness before 8 a.m. local time on Saturday and proceeded to alert the sheriff's office. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 5 Sep. 2022 The witness was able to provide the rescue group with the exact location of the woman's body, the release said. Amir Vera, CNN, 4 Sep. 2022 The driver then appears to hand the phone over to the witness and walk away. Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2022 Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News, 11 Sep. 2022 Authorities encourage Houston residents who witness animal cruelty to fill out the Houston SPCA's Online Reporting Form or call 713.869.7722. Michael Murney, Chron, 7 Sep. 2022 People who witness crimes in progress are encouraged to call 911 rather than confronting suspects, according to police. Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 There are still many nonbelievers, witness the Athletic’s annual poll of 50 NFL coaches and executives. Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2022 Some sources, including a fourth neighbor who did not witness any arguments, say Clenney was often visibly under the influence of alcohol or other substances. Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2022 Children who witness shootings, or lose loved ones — like parents — to gun violence are at higher risk of struggling from substance use, depression, anxiety and PTSD, the organization said. Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2022 Szilagy agreed closing the loophole would not only reduce intimate partner homicides, but also prevent more childhood trauma from youth injured or killed in domestic crossfire or who witness domestic abuse. Katherine Swartz, USA TODAY, 16 June 2022 On Monday, White praised the tipster and encouraged others who witness suspicious behavior to do the same. Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 14 June 2022 See More
Noun
According to court documents, the witness was heard by 911 operators trying to stop the fight while on the phone. Ayana Hamilton, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 When Lewis was still missing, Stapf and Dauphinais were arrested in New York that month on charges of witness tampering and child endangerment. Fox News, 8 Sep. 2022 Joseph Stapf, 31, will also plead guilty to second-degree assault, falsifying physical evidence, and witness tampering, according to a document filed last week in Hillsborough County Superior Court in New Hampshire. Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Parker, the last living witness of Emmett’s abduction, has also inherited the Emmett Till story. Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Based on the young witness at the center of the Spinak case, a scandal involving Chilean pedophilia and prostitution networks that rocked the country, the film grapples with morality and the struggle towards justice for those without means. Holly Jones, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 Personnel at the Pitkin County Emergency Dispatch Center received a call from the witness before 8 a.m. local time on Saturday and proceeded to alert the sheriff's office. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 5 Sep. 2022 The witness was able to provide the rescue group with the exact location of the woman's body, the release said. Amir Vera, CNN, 4 Sep. 2022 The driver then appears to hand the phone over to the witness and walk away. Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2022 Verb
The victim's children, 7-year-old and 1-year-old girls, were inside the house and did not witness the brutal beheading, ABC 7 News reported. Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News, 11 Sep. 2022 Authorities encourage Houston residents who witness animal cruelty to fill out the Houston SPCA's Online Reporting Form or call 713.869.7722. Michael Murney, Chron, 7 Sep. 2022 People who witness crimes in progress are encouraged to call 911 rather than confronting suspects, according to police. Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 There are still many nonbelievers, witness the Athletic’s annual poll of 50 NFL coaches and executives. Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2022 Some sources, including a fourth neighbor who did not witness any arguments, say Clenney was often visibly under the influence of alcohol or other substances. Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2022 Children who witness shootings, or lose loved ones — like parents — to gun violence are at higher risk of struggling from substance use, depression, anxiety and PTSD, the organization said. Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2022 Szilagy agreed closing the loophole would not only reduce intimate partner homicides, but also prevent more childhood trauma from youth injured or killed in domestic crossfire or who witness domestic abuse. Katherine Swartz, USA TODAY, 16 June 2022 On Monday, White praised the tipster and encouraged others who witness suspicious behavior to do the same. Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 14 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English witnesse, from Old English witnes knowledge, testimony, witness, from wit entry 1
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of witness was before the 12th century Phrases Containing witness
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