a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications (品德、资格的)证明书;介绍信,推荐信 ■a public tribute to someone and to their achievements 感谢(或赞赏)表示;奖状;感谢信;纪念品 ■[often as modifier](in sport) a game or event held in honour of a player, who typically receives part of the income generated (体育运动中为纪念某个运动员而举办的)纪念赛(或项目) he has been granted a testimonial match. 同意为他举办纪念赛。
语源
late Middle English: from Old French testimonial 'testifying, serving as evidence', from late Latin testimonialis, from Latin testimonium (see testimony)