“遗嘱”常见的英文表达是 will,也可用 testament(不过在日常和多数法律语境中,“will”更为常用)。以下为你详细介绍:
读音:英 [wɪl];美 [wɪl]
词性:名词、动词、情态动词。作名词时,有“遗嘱;意志;决心”等含义。
例句:
He made a will before he died.(他在去世前立了遗嘱。)
She has a strong will and never gives up easily.(她意志坚定,从不轻易放弃。)
读音:英 [ˈtestəmənt];美 [ˈtestəmənt]
词性:名词,意为“遗嘱;圣约;证明;证据”。在法律领域,“last will and testament” 是正式表达,指“最后的遗嘱和遗愿”。
例句:
The old man's last will and testament caused a lot of controversy among his family.(老人的最后遗嘱和遗愿在他的家人中引起了诸多争议。)
His achievements are a testament to his hard work.(他的成就证明了他的努力。)