early 15c., "action of certifying," from French certificat, from Medieval Latin certificatum "thing certified," noun use of neuter past participle of certificare (see certify). Of documents, from mid-15c., especially a document which attests to someone's authorization to practice or do something (1540s).
雙語例句
1. Wives will have to bring along their marriage certificate.
已婚婦女必須攜帶結婚證。
來自柯林斯例句
2. He did not hold a firearm certificate.
他沒有持槍許可。
來自柯林斯例句
3. A senior certificate with matric exemption is required for entry to university.
上大學需要有中學畢業的資格證書。
來自《權威詞典》
4. The certificate will have to be lodged at the registry.
證書必須存放在登記處.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
5. She proudly displayed her degree certificate to her parents.