confirm
UK [kən'fɜ:m] US [-'fɝ:m] verb
MAKE CERTAIN 确定
IMPROVER intransitive or transitive
■to make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by telephone or writing 确认，确定（安排或会议）•[+ that] Six people have confirmed that they will be attending and ten haven't replied yet.有六人已确认将参加，还有十人尚未答覆。 •Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure.应该在起飞前48小时确认航班。 •I've accepted the job over the phone, but I haven't confirmed in writing yet.我已在电话中接受了这份工作，但还没有书面确认。
UK [kən'fɜ:m] US [-'fɝ:m] verb
PROVE TRUE 证实
IMPROVER transitive
■to prove that a belief or an opinion which was previously not completely certain is true 确定；证实；肯定•[+ question word] The smell of cigarette smoke confirmed wh at he had suspected: there had been a party in his absence.烟味证实了他的猜疑：他不在时这里举行过派对。 •[+ (that)] Her announcement confirmed (that) she would be resigning as Prime Minister.她的声明证实了她将会辞去总理职位。 •The leader's speech was impressive and confirmed her faith in the party.这位领导人的讲话令人难忘，坚定了她对该党的信心。
UK [kən'fɜ:m] US [-'fɝ:m] verb
RELIGION 宗教
transitive
■to accept someone formally as a full member of the Christian Church at a special ceremony （基督教中）给（某人）施坚信礼 |