evidence

証拠

考えが正しいかどうかを判断する手がかりとなる事実や兆候。

やさしい英語で： Facts or signs that help show whether an idea is true.

• We need more evidence.
• There is no evidence that he lied.
• Scientists found evidence of life in the lake.

使い方： evidence of something (There is evidence of water damage.); evidence that… (We found evidence that the method works.); evidence for something (The study offers evidence for this theory.)

類義語： proof, indication

よく使う表現： evidence of something, evidence that, strong evidence

証拠

事件の事実を判断するために裁判所が認める情報、物、証言。

やさしい英語で： Information, objects, or statements accepted by a court to help decide the facts of a case.

• The judge examined the evidence.
• Her emails were admitted as evidence.
• The jury heard evidence from three witnesses.

使い方： evidence against someone (The court heard evidence against the accused.); give evidence (Two witnesses gave evidence at the trial.)

類義語： proof

よく使う表現： give evidence, present evidence, evidence against someone

示す、証明する

物事が本当である、または本当らしいと示す。

やさしい英語で： To show that something is true or likely to be true.

• These results evidence a clear improvement.
• The documents evidenced years of careful planning.
• His relief was evidenced by a smile.

使い方： be evidenced by something (Her excitement was evidenced by her wide smile.)

類義語： show, demonstrate, indicate

よく使う表現： evidence a change, evidence an improvement