1590s, from Medieval Latin affidavit, literally "he has stated on oath," third person singular perfective of affidare "to trust," from Latin ad- "to" (see ad-) + fidare "to trust," from fidus "faithful," from the same root as fides "faith" (see faith). So called from being the first word of sworn statements.
实用例句
1. I gave an affidavit to the judge about the accident I witnessed.
我向法官提交了一份关于我目击的事故的证词.
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2. The affidavit was formally read to the court.
书面证词正式向出席法庭的人宣读了.
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3. The lawyer invited his client to subscribe the affidavit.
律师请他的客户在宣誓书上签了名.
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4. My application includes an affidavit of financial support signed by my uncle.
我的申请材料中有一份我伯父签名的资助证明.
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5. The lawyer has to file an affidavit with the court.