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

• I think it is vital for me to prove my own value, job is a kind of affirmation to my personal capability and value.
  我想对我来说，工作中最重要的是实现自己的价值，工作是对我个人能力和价值的一种肯定。
• It was less a plea for immediate action than for an affirmation of purpose.
  这并不在于要求它立即采取行动，而是要求确认它的意图。
• 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。
• The only thing more powerful than negativism is a positive affirmation, a word of optimism and hope.
  唯一比消极有力的就是积极的肯定，一句乐观和希望的话语。
• They required her affirmation of the fact.
  他们要求她证实那一事实。
• 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。
• 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。
• The fast development of our company got much attention and affirmation in social circles.
  公司的迅速发展得到了社会各界的广泛关注和肯定。
• 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。
• The affirmation of goodness with the introduction of poetic justice;
  作品中引入诗意公正，肯定善与美；