affirm

US /əˈfɝːm/
UK /əˈfɝːm/
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1.

申明, 确认

state publicly or officially that something is true or that something exists

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The court affirmed the lower court's decision.
法院维持了下级法院的判决。
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She affirmed her commitment to the project.
她申明了她对该项目的承诺。
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assertdeclarestateattestcertify
2.

肯定, 支持

offer emotional support or encouragement

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It's important to affirm your children's efforts.
肯定孩子的努力很重要。
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The therapist helped her to affirm her self-worth.
治疗师帮助她肯定自己的价值。
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validateendorseupholdsupportencourage
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