ratify

动词

1. 1

   批准、正式认可正式

   Congress finally ratified the trade agreement after months of debate.

   经过数个月的辩论，国会终于批准了这项贸易协定。

2. 2

   追认、确认法律

   The board later ratified the contract signed by its manager.

   董事会后来追认了经理所签的那份合约。