early 15c., "of or pertaining to testimony," in part from testimonial (n.) and from Late Latin testimonialis, from Latin testimonium (see testimony). Originally especially in phrase letters testimonial (Middle French lettres testimoniaulx, Latin litteræ testimoniales) "document or documents attesting to a fact or to the good standing of the bearer," literally "letters serving for evidence."
testimonial (n.)
"statement, declaration," also "writing testifying to one's qualification or character," early 15c. (from Old French testimonial, variant of tesmoignal), short for letters testimonial (see testimonial (adj.)). Meaning "gift presented as an expression of appreciation" is from 1838.
实用例句
1. At the testimonial dinner everyone flattered him shamelessly.
在纪念筵席上大家都厚颜无耻地奉承他.来自《简明英汉词典》
2. He bears a testimonial as to his character.
他带着一张他的品行证明书.来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
3. To receive Fifth Amendment protection, a communication must be coerced and must be testimonial in nature.
