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*ev·i·dence /`ɛvədəns; ˈevɪdəns/
n [U]
1 facts, statements, or signs that make you believe that something exists or is true 证明，证词，证据:
What evidence do you have to support your theory? 你有何证据支持你的理论？
+ of scientists looking for evidence of life on other planets 寻找其他星球上的生命证据的科学家
+ that There is evidence that the drug may be harmful to pregnant women. 有证据显示这种药可能对孕妇有危害。
2 facts given or objects shown in a court of law to help prove whether or not someone is guilty of a crime 〔法庭上出示的〕证据; 证词:
A vital piece of evidence was missing. 一件重要的证据不见了。
give evidence (=tell a court what you know) 出庭作证: Delaney had to give evidence at his brother's trial. 德拉尼须在他弟弟的庭讯时作证。
3 be in evidence formal to be easily seen or noticed 【正式】 引人瞩目，显眼:
The police were very much in evidence around the factory gate. 工厂大门周围到处都可看到警察。
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