bear witness

zeugen von, belegen

Deutlich zeigen, dass etwas wahr ist oder geschehen ist.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

So benutzt man es: bear witness to something (The clean streets bear witness to the volunteers’ hard work.)

Synonyme: demonstrate, show, attest to

Häufige Wendungen: bear witness to something, scars bear witness

Zeugnis ablegen, aussagen

Berichten, was man gesehen hat oder weiß, besonders vor Gericht.

In einfachem Englisch: 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?

So benutzt man es: 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.)

Synonyme: testify, give evidence

Häufige Wendungen: bear witness against someone, bear witness to something