affirm

动词

1. 1

   断言、声明、坚称正式

   She affirmed that she had never met the man before.

   她声明自己从未见过那个男子。

2. 2

   确认、证实

   The test results affirmed what the doctors had suspected.

   检验结果证实了医师原先的怀疑。

3. 3

   维持原判、核准法律

   The higher court affirmed the original ruling last week.

   上级法院上周维持了原判。

4. 4

   肯定、认同、支持

   Children need adults who affirm them without constant criticism.

   孩子需要能肯定他们、而不是一直批评的大人。

5. 5

   表明、宣示

   Both sides affirmed their commitment to a peaceful solution.

   双方都表明会致力于和平解决。