confirm

1. V-T If something confirms what you believe, suspect, or fear, it shows that it is definitely true. 證實 (某人的觀點、猜疑、擔心的事)[no cont]

X-rays have confirmed that he has not broken any bones. X光片已經證實他沒有骨折。

2. confirmationN-UNCOUNT 證實

They took her resignation as confirmation of their suspicions. 他們認為她的辭職證實了他們的猜疑。

3. V-T If you confirm something that has been stated or suggested, you say that it is true because you know about it. 證實 (陳述或建議的事物)

The spokesman confirmed that the area was now in rebel hands. 該發(fā)言人證實該地區(qū)現(xiàn)在處于反叛者的控制之中。

4. confirmationN-UNCOUNT 確認

She glanced over at James for confirmation. 她瞟了詹姆斯一眼尋求確認。

5. V-T If you confirm an arrangement or appointment, you say that it is definite, usually in a letter or on the telephone. (常指通過信件或電話) 確認 (安排、預約)

You make the reservation, and I'll confirm it in writing. 你先預定，我再以書面形式確認。

6. confirmationN-UNCOUNT 確準

Travel arrangements are subject to confirmation by the head office. 旅行安排需經總公司確準。

7. V-T If someone is confirmed, they are formally accepted as a member of a Christian church during a ceremony in which they say they believe what the church teaches. 給…施堅信禮[usu passive]

He was confirmed as a member of the Methodist Church. 他受了堅信禮成為衛(wèi)理公會的一員。

8. confirmationN-VAR 施堅信禮

...when I was being prepared for Confirmation. …當我為堅信禮作準備的時候。

9. V-T If something confirms you in your decision, belief, or opinion, it makes you think that you are definitely right. 使…堅信 (其決定、信念、觀點的正確性)[no cont]

It has confirmed me in my decision not to become a nun. 這已讓我堅信我不當修女的決定是正確的。

10. V-T If something confirms you as something, it shows that you definitely deserve a name, role, or position. 證明 (某人是當之無愧的…)

Her new role could confirm her as one of our leading actors. 她的新角色可以證明她是當之無愧的我們最好的演員之一。