사건이나 사고를 직접 본 사람
A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.
예문:
"The police are looking for a witness to the hit-and-run accident."
"She was the sole witness to the secret meeting in the park."
법정에서 증언을 하거나 수사 기관에 진술하는 사람
A person who gives sworn testimony in a court of law or to the police.
예문:
"The defense witness provided a strong alibi for the accused."
"The judge reminded the witness that they were under oath."
문서 서명 시 입회하여 그 진위 여부를 확인하고 서명하는 사람
A person who is present at the signing of a document and signs it to confirm its authenticity.
예문:
"You need a neutral witness to sign your will for it to be valid."
"The contract requires the signatures of two witnesses."
어떤 사실이나 상태를 증명하는 근거 또는 증거
Evidence or proof of something's existence, truth, or quality.
예문:
"His current success is a witness to his years of hard work."
"The ancient ruins stand as a silent witness to a lost civilization."
사건이나 현상을 직접 눈으로 보다
To see an event take place personally.
예문:
"Thousands of people gathered to witness the rare solar eclipse."
"He witnessed a heated argument between the two neighbors yesterday."
특정한 사건이나 변화가 일어나는 장소나 시대가 되다
To be the setting or time of a particular event or change.
예문:
"The 20th century witnessed two devastating world wars."
"This stadium has witnessed many historic sports victories."
문서가 진짜임을 확인하기 위해 증인으로서 서명하다
To sign a document as a witness to confirm that it is genuine.
예문:
"The lawyer witnessed the signing of the property deed."
"Please have someone witness your signature on this form."
증거를 제시하거나 무엇인가를 증명하다
To give evidence or serve as proof of something.
예문:
"Her calm reaction witnessed her inner strength and maturity."
"He was called to witness to the truth of the statement."