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Witnessed Meaning in English

word · lemma: witness

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释义

Saw an event happen, especially something important or shocking. Also means being present and officially confirming what happened.

用法与细微差别

'Witnessed' is most common in formal, legal, or serious contexts (e.g., accidents, ceremonies, crimes). It often takes a direct object: 'witnessed the event'. Not the same as 'watched', which suggests more passive or prolonged viewing.

例句

I witnessed the rainbow after the storm.

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She witnessed the accident on her way to work.

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Hundreds witnessed the parade downtown.

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He witnessed a crime and had to talk to the police.

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We witnessed history when they broke the world record.

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I’ve never witnessed anything like that before.

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