affirmation

英 [ˌæfɜːˈmeɪʃ(ə)n]

美 [ˌæfərˈmeɪʃən]

n.  肯定；断言；确认；证实；主张

复数：affirmations　

医学

BNC.11871 / COCA.9815

柯林斯词典

• VERB 断言；申明；坚持声称
  If youaffirmthat something is true or that something exists, you state firmly and publicly that it is true or exists.
  1. The House of Lords affirmed that the terms of a contract cannot be rewritten retrospectively.
     上议院申明合同条款改写后不具备追溯效力。
  2. ...a speech in which he affirmed a commitment to lower taxes...
     他作出减税承诺的演讲
  3. 'This place is a dump,' affirmed Miss T.
     “这地方简直像个垃圾堆，”T小姐声称。
• VERB 证实；确认
  If an eventaffirmssomething, it shows that it is true or exists.
  1. Everything I had accomplished seemed to affirm that opinion.
     我所取得的一切似乎都证明那个观点是对的。

英英释义

noun

• a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand
• (religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds)
• a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
  Synonym:avowalavouchment
• the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
  Synonym:assertionstatement

双语例句

• It is an affirmation of the attractiveness of opportunities in the region.
  这证实了该地区投资机会的吸引力。
• The affirmation of group identity is a powerful human emotion.
  对群体身份的认同感是人类的一种强烈情感。
• We grow up in families void of affirmation, encouragement, and respect? the building blocks to self-confidence.
  我们成长的家庭缺乏肯定，鼓励和尊重，而这些正是建立自信的基石。
• After unremitting efforts for several years, the company has obtained the customers affirmation and high praise.
  经过几年来的不懈努力，一路不断得到客户的充分认可和市场的好评。
• This can take the form of an affirmation.
  这可以增强肯定性。
• Making a positive affirmation of your intentions is an important part of the decision-making process.
  积极地肯定自己的意图是决策过程中的重要一环。
• Therefore, more affirmation and scientific evaluation should be given to it.
  因此，应给予骈文更多的肯定和科学的评价。
• They required her affirmation of the fact.
  他们要求她证实那一事实。
• I also believe music is important because it is an affirmation of order.
  我也相信音乐重要是因为它是秩序的肯定。
• The poem is a joyous affirmation of the power of love.
  这首诗以欢快的笔触肯定了爱情的力量。