testimonial
/ˌtestɪˈməʊniəl/ (bre, ipa) · [tˌɛstəmˈoniəl] /ˌtestɪˈməʊniəl/ (ame, ipa) · [tˌɛstəmˈoniəl] /ˌte-stə-ˈmō-nē-əl How to pronounce testimonial (audio) -nyəl/ (ame, mw)
testimonial — 名詞
- testimonialsingular
- testimonialsplural
1. a written or spoken statement in which someone praises a person, product, or ser
推薦證言
對某人或某事物的正面評價與推薦
a written or spoken statement in which someone praises a person, product, or service and mentions their good qualities
Ada left a glowing testimonial on the website after her kitchen renovation.
Ada 在廚房翻修後，於網站上留下了一則熱情洋溢的推薦證言。
collocation: 'glowing testimonial'
The company displays customer testimonials on the homepage to build trust with visitors.
該公司將客戶推薦證言展示在首頁，以建立訪客的信任。
Imran read several testimonials before choosing which online course to sign up for.
Imran 在決定報名哪一門線上課程之前，閱讀了好幾則推薦證言。
Yuna's video testimonial about the charity's work moved hundreds of viewers to donate.
Yuna 關於該慈善機構工作的影片推薦證言，感動了數百名觀眾捐款。
Fatima's testimonial about the corner bakery brought twenty new customers through the door that month.
Fatima 關於街角麵包店的推薦證言，在那個月為店家帶來了二十位新顧客上門。
- recommendation
broader: can be informal or verbal; 'testimonial' often implies a public, written statement
- endorsement
implies giving official support, often by a celebrity or authority figure
- reference
more commonly used in employment contexts for checking a person's background
用法筆記
Often used in marketing and business contexts to describe customer reviews that publicly endorse a product or service.
2. a formal letter, usually from a past employer, describing a person's work skills
推薦信
前雇主寫的正式推薦信，用於求職或申請學校
a formal letter, usually from a past employer, describing a person's work skills, character, and suitability for a new job
Ignacio asked his former manager to write a testimonial for his university application.
Ignacio 請他前任主管為他的大學申請寫一封推薦信。
testimonial + for + [purpose]
Kian's testimonial highlighted his reliability and skill with difficult customers.
Kian 的推薦信強調了他的可靠性以及應對難纏客戶的技巧。
The job advertisement requested two written testimonials from employers within the last five years.
該職缺廣告要求提供兩封過去五年內雇主所寫的書面推薦信。
Imani received a strong testimonial from the law firm where she interned last summer.
Imani 從她去年暑假實習的律師事務所獲得了一封很有力的推薦信。
Dmitri lost the hotel reception job because his former manager never sent the testimonial she had promised.
Dmitri 錯失了飯店櫃檯的工作，因為他前任主管始終沒有寄出她承諾過的推薦信。
- reference
the more common everyday term for a letter from a past employer
- recommendation letter
interchangeable in most contexts; slightly more common in American English
- character reference
emphasises personal qualities rather than professional skills
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (STATEMENT OF PRAISE): this sense is specifically a formal reference letter from a previous employer used for job or academic applications.
3. a special sports match held to celebrate a well-known player's career, with the
紀念賽
為致敬著名運動員舉辦的比賽，收入歸球員
a special sports match held to celebrate a well-known player's career, with the money raised going to that player
Christopher played his final testimonial match in front of fifty thousand cheering fans.
Christopher 在五萬名歡呼的球迷面前，踢了他最後一場紀念賽。
collocation: 'testimonial match'
The club organised a testimonial for Indra after his twenty years of loyal service.
該俱樂部為 Indra 舉辦了一場紀念賽，以感謝他二十年的忠誠服務。
All proceeds from the testimonial went to the retiring goalkeeper's chosen charities.
該紀念賽的所有收入都捐給了這位即將退役的守門員所選擇的慈善機構。
Stefan's testimonial game drew fans from six countries to the small town stadium.
Stefan 的紀念賽吸引了來自六個國家的球迷到這個小鎮體育場觀賽。
- benefit match
similar concept but the money can go to a cause rather than the player
- farewell match
emphasises the goodbye aspect without the fundraising element
用法筆記
Mainly used in British English, especially in football and rugby. The event honours one specific player, and the ticket money typically goes to them directly or to charities they choose.
常見錯誤
4. a gift, event, or action that shows admiration and respect for someone, often pr
致敬禮
為表達敬意與感謝而贈送的禮物或舉辦的活動
a gift, event, or action that shows admiration and respect for someone, often presented publicly
The mayor presented Kwame with a testimonial for his decades of community work.
市長向 Kwame 頒發了一份致敬禮，表彰他數十年來的社區服務。
testimonial + for + [contribution]
At the retirement dinner, colleagues offered Haruto a handwritten testimonial and a gold watch.
在退休晚宴上，同事們送給 Haruto 一份手寫的致敬禮和一隻金錶。
The school library was named as a testimonial to the head teacher's thirty years of dedication.
學校圖書館以校長的名字命名，作為對她三十年奉獻的致敬禮。
The charity dinner served as a testimonial to the volunteers' tireless efforts.
該慈善晚宴是對志工們不懈努力的致敬禮。
- tribute
broader: can be spoken, written, or in the form of an event or object
- token of appreciation
less formal; often used for smaller gestures rather than public ceremonies
- commendation
typically an official written statement of praise rather than a physical gift
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (STATEMENT OF PRAISE): this sense involves a physical object or an event given as a tribute, not a written or spoken statement.
testimonial — 形容詞
- testimonialpositive
- more testimonialcomparative
- most testimonialsuperlative
1. connected with formal testimony, especially in a legal setting
證詞的
與法律或正式證詞相關的
connected with formal testimony, especially in a legal setting
The lawyer objected to the testimonial evidence because it relied on hearsay.
律師對該證詞證據提出異議，因為它基於傳聞。
collocation: 'testimonial evidence'
Witnesses provided testimonial accounts of what they saw on the night of the fire.
目擊者提供了他們在火災當晚所見情況的證詞陳述。
The court considered both documentary and testimonial proof before reaching a verdict.
法院在作出判決前，同時考量了書面證據與證詞證據。
Her testimonial statement was read aloud during the first day of the trial.
她的證詞陳述在審判的第一天被大聲朗讀。
- evidentiary
more technical and strictly legal; 'testimonial' is slightly broader
- attestive
rare; means serving as formal proof or witness
用法筆記
Common in legal contexts. Distinguish from adjective sense 2 (EXPRESSING APPRECIATION), which relates to honouring someone rather than legal testimony.
2. done or given to show admiration and gratitude for someone's work or service
致敬的
為表達感謝與敬意而舉辦或贈送的
done or given to show admiration and gratitude for someone's work or service
The company hosted a testimonial dinner to mark forty years of the CEO's leadership.
該公司舉辦了一場致敬晚宴，紀念執行長四十年的領導生涯。
collocation: 'testimonial dinner'
Ilan received a testimonial plaque from the hospital where she had volunteered for decades.
Ilan 從她志願服務了數十年的醫院獲贈了一面致敬獎牌。
The testimonial speeches at the gala brought the retiring professor to tears.
晚會上的致敬演說讓即將退休的教授感動落淚。
A testimonial concert was held in memory of the composer's life and work.
一場致敬音樂會為紀念這位作曲家的一生與作品而舉行。
- commemorative
focuses on remembering a person or event rather than expressing personal gratitude
- honorific
emphasises bestowing honour or a title; more formal and ceremonial
- appreciative
describes a general feeling of gratitude rather than a public event or gift
用法筆記
Often appears before nouns such as dinner, banquet, award, or concert. Distinguish from adjective sense 1 (RELATING TO TESTIMONY), which concerns legal evidence.