单词详解

vt.

A. 证实，证明，肯定，确认 (prove to be true or correct; make certain)

He has confirmed the news from the magazine. 他从杂志上证实了那则消息。

B. 使巩固，加强 (make firmer; strengthen)

The news confirmed his resolution. 这消息坚定了他的决心。

C. 批准，认可 (ratify; agree definitely to)

The President confirmed him as minister. 总统批准他为部长。

相关词组

confirm sb. in 使某人更坚定(信念等)

The latest developments confirmed him in his belief.  最新的发展使他坚信他的信仰。

相关单词

近义词：verify

反义词：disprove, deny

形容词：confirmable

过去式：confirmed

过去分词：confirmed

现在分词：confirming

第三人称单数：confirms