| 单词 | confirm |
| 释义 | confirm —confirm /kənˈfɜːm/ aep /-ˈfɝːm/ verb [I or T] (MAKE CERTAIN) ↑Verb Endings for confirm ► B1 to make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by phone or writing: » [+ that] Six people have confirmed that they will be attending and ten haven't replied yet.» Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure.» I've accepted the job over the phone, but I haven't confirmed in writing yet.Thesaurus+: ↑Planning, expecting and arranging , ↑Plotting and trappingWord Builder:–Nouns: confirmation–Adjectives: confirmed, unconfirmed–Verbs: confirm• • • Extra Examples:» We'll pencil in the dates for the next two meetings and confirm them later.» Please confirm your reservation in writing by Friday.» All bookings must be confirmed in writing.» Can you confirm the numbers you are expecting for dinner?» I'm just ringing to confirm your hotel booking.verb [T] (PROVE TRUE) ↑Verb Endings for confirm ► B2 to prove that a belief or an opinion that was previously not completely certain is true: » [+ question word] The smell of cigarette smoke confirmed what he had suspected: there had been a party in his absence.» [+ (that)] Her announcement confirmed (that) she would be resigning as prime minister.» The leader's speech was impressive and confirmed her faith in the party.Thesaurus+: ↑Proving and disproving• • • Extra Examples:» He will not confirm or deny the allegations.» His words to the press were deliberately equivocal - he didn't deny the reports but neither did he confirm them.» In the film, he plays a spy whose mission is to confirm the verity of a secret military document.» The low profit figures simply confirmed my worst fears.» Initial reports say that seven people have died, though this has not yet been confirmed.verb [T] (RELIGION) ↑Verb Endings for confirm ► F0 to accept someone formally as a full member of the Christian Church at a special ceremonyThesaurus+: ↑Religious ceremonies and prayers |
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