| 释义 |
con·firm /kənˈfɜːm/
vt.
1. 证实，肯定
confirm a rumour (a suspicion) 证实谣传(猜疑)
Please confirm your reservations 48 hours in advance. 请在48小时前确定预订。
2. 进一步确定，再次确定
This letter is to confirm your appointment. 此信是为了进一步确认你的预约。
They confirmed their hotel booking by phone. 他们用电话再次确定预订宾馆。
3. 巩固；加强
confirm a belief 使信念更坚定
confirm one's reputation 确保名望
Her remarks confirmed (me in) my opinion that she was a very rude young lady. 她的话使我进一步认定她是个很无礼的少女。
4. 批准；确认
confirm a treaty 批准一项条约
The Senate confirmed him as Secretary of State. 参议院批准他为国务卿。
5. 【宗】(天主教、东正教等) 给…施坚信礼
6. 坚持说；坚持认为 (that)
[< OFr confermer < L confirmāre < firmāre to strengthen, make firm < fimus firm] |