| 释义 |
reaˈffirm, v.
[re- 5 a.]
†1. trans. To confirm anew. Obs.—0
1611Florio, Raffermare, to re-affirme, to re-confirme.
2. To affirm or assert anew.
a1842Channing Perfect Life i. (1873) 25, I close with re-affirming the truth that I have aimed to impress. 1884Spectator 4 Oct. 1289/2 The electors have since..reaffirmed and strengthened that decision.
Hence reaˈffirmer, one who reaffirms.
1892Bruce Apologetics ii. v. 231 They were only re⁓affirmers with new emphasis of the ancient faith. |