| 单词 | evidence |
| 释义 | evidence /ev"i deuhns/, n. , v. , evidenced, evidencing. n. 1. that which tends to prove or disprove something; ground for belief; proof. 2. something that makes plain or clear; an indication or sign: His flushed look was visible evidence of his fever. 3. Law. data presented to a court or jury in proof of the facts in issue and which may include the testimony of witnesses, records, documents, or objects. 4. in evidence, plainly visible; conspicuous: The first signs of spring are in evidence. v.t. 5. to make evident or clear; show clearly; manifest: He evidenced his approval by promising his full support. 6. to support by evidence: He evidenced his accusation with incriminating letters. [1250-1300; ME (n.) < MF < L evidentia. See EVIDENT, -ENCE] Syn. 3. information, deposition, affidavit. EVIDENCE, EXHIBIT, TESTIMONY, PROOF refer to information furnished in a legal investigation to support a contention. EVIDENCE is any information so given, whether furnished by witnesses or derived from documents or from any other source: Hearsay evidence is not admitted in a trial. An EXHIBIT in law is a document or article that is presented in court as evidence: The signed contract is Exhibit A. TESTIMONY is usually evidence given by witnesses under oath: The jury listened carefully to the testimony. PROOF is evidence that is so complete and convincing as to put a conclusion beyond reasonable doubt: proof of the innocence of the accused. 5. demonstrate. |
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