certify
certify — 動詞
1. to state clearly and formally, often in a signed document, that a particular fac
證明
正式確認某事物真實正確
to state clearly and formally, often in a signed document, that a particular fact, statement, or item is true, accurate, or meets an official standard
Dr. Okafor certified that Priya was healthy enough to return to work after surgery.
Okafor 醫師證明 Priya 在術後身體已恢復到可以重返工作。
certify + that-clause for stating a medical fact
A government official certified the building plans before the construction team broke ground.
一名政府官員證明建築藍圖無誤後，建設團隊才開始動工。
certify + noun (document/plan) as officially approved
The bank certified that Aiko’s signature on the loan agreement was genuine.
銀行證明貸款文件上 Aiko 的簽名為本人親簽。
An independent expert certified the diamond as a natural stone of top quality.
一位獨立專家證明這顆鑽石是品質優良的天然寶石。
The laboratory certified that all water samples met national safety standards.
該實驗室證明所有水樣本均符合國家安全標準。
- confirm
less formal; often verbal rather than written
- verify
focuses on checking facts against evidence
- attest
more formal; often used in legal or religious oaths
- authenticate
specifically about proving something is genuine, not counterfeit
文法句型
certify + that-clause
certify + noun/pronoun + as + adj/noun
用法筆記
Common in legal, financial, and administrative contexts. Frequently used in the passive (something is certified) when the focus is on the document or statement rather than the person who certifies it.
常見錯誤
2. to issue an official document or title recognising that a person has completed t
認證
發給專業資格證明文件
to issue an official document or title recognising that a person has completed the necessary training and is competent to practise a particular occupation
Leila was certified as a yoga teacher after completing a six-month training course.
Leila 完成六個月的培訓課程後，取得瑜伽教師認證。
passive: be certified as [profession]
The clinic only hires dental assistants who are certified in infection control.
這間診所只雇用通過感染控制程序認證的牙醫助理。
passive: be certified in [specialised field]
Ravi studied for two years before the board certified him as an electrician.
Ravi 花了兩年時間學習，然後通過委員會認證成為電工。
Hana is certified to teach French to adults at the local community college.
Hana 取得認證，可以在社區大學教成人法語。
Diego was certified as a personal trainer after passing both the written and practical exams.
Diego 通過筆試和實作測驗後，獲得個人教練認證。
文法句型
be certified + as + noun (profession)
be certified + to-infinitive
be certified + in + noun (field)
用法筆記
Almost always used in the passive voice (be certified). The subject is a person who has completed training or passed an exam. The active form (The board certified Diego) is rarer and typically shifts focus to the issuing body.
常見錯誤
3. to state officially, following a legal or medical process, that a person has a s
判定
經法律程序認定精神異常
to state officially, following a legal or medical process, that a person has a serious mental illness and may need special care or supervision
A judge certified Beatriz as mentally ill after two psychiatrists submitted detailed reports.
在兩位精神科醫師提交詳細報告後，法官判定 Beatriz 精神失常。
certify + noun + as mentally ill (legal-medical process)
The law requires two licensed doctors to certify a patient before any forced hospital stay.
法律規定在強制住院前，必須有兩位持有執照的醫生共同判定。
passive construction with legal requirement
The hospital certified Kofi’s uncle as unable to manage his own affairs.
醫院判定 Kofi 的叔叔無法管理自己的事務。
The court certified Ines as mentally ill and appointed a guardian to handle her finances.
法院判定 Ines 精神失常，並指定一位監護人管理她的財務。
- section
British English; to officially detain someone in a psychiatric hospital under a section of the Mental Health Act
文法句型
certify + noun/pronoun + as mentally ill
certify + noun/pronoun + insane
用法筆記
Used in legal and medical contexts. The process typically involves professional psychiatric assessment and a formal court order. Distinguish from Sense 2: this sense is about mental health, not professional qualifications.