"on the stand" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 在证人席上

Definition

指在法庭上作证时坐在证人席上。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于法律环境，特指证人在法庭上作证的位置，经常和“作证”搭配使用。不用于被告席。

Examples

The witness was called on the stand to answer questions.

证人被叫到**在证人席上**回答问题。

She felt nervous while on the stand.

她**在证人席上**时感觉很紧张。

If you lie on the stand, you can get in trouble.

如果你在**证人席上**说谎，会有麻烦。

He looked nervous answering questions on the stand yesterday.

他昨天**在证人席上**回答问题时看起来很紧张。

Many people find it hard to stay calm on the stand.

很多人在**证人席上**很难保持冷静。

The lawyer tried to catch her lying on the stand.

律师试图抓住她**在证人席上**说谎。