bear witness

testimoniare, attestare

Mostrare chiaramente che qualcosa è vero o è accaduto.

In inglese semplice: To show clearly that something is true or has happened.

• These scars bear witness to his suffering.
• The old bridges bore witness to the builders’ skill.
• Her many awards bear witness to a remarkable career.

Come si usa: bear witness to something (The clean streets bear witness to the volunteers’ hard work.)

Sinonimi: demonstrate, show, attest to

Espressioni comuni: bear witness to something, scars bear witness

testimoniare, rendere testimonianza

Riferire ciò che si è visto o si sa, soprattutto in tribunale.

In inglese semplice: To describe what you saw or know, especially in court.

• She bore witness in court.
• The survivors bear witness to what happened that night.
• Will anyone bear witness against the man who attacked us?

Come si usa: bear witness to something (She bore witness to the events she had seen.); bear witness against someone (He agreed to bear witness against the accused.)

Sinonimi: testify, give evidence

Espressioni comuni: bear witness against someone, bear witness to something