early 15c., "action of certifying," from French certificat, from Medieval Latin certificatum "thing certified," noun use of neuter past participle of certificare (see certify). Of documents, from mid-15c., especially a document which attests to someone's authorization to practice or do something (1540s).
实用例句
1. Wives will have to bring along their marriage certificate.
已婚妇女必须携带结婚证。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He did not hold a firearm certificate.
他没有持枪许可。
来自柯林斯例句
3. A senior certificate with matric exemption is required for entry to university.
上大学需要有中学毕业的资格证书。
来自《权威词典》
4. The certificate will have to be lodged at the registry.
证书必须存放在登记处.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. She proudly displayed her degree certificate to her parents.
