| 词汇 | affirm |
| 释义 | affirm /əfɜːm; name əfɜːrm/ [transitive] (formal) to state firmly or publicly that sth is true or that you support sth strongly申明；断言；公开支持◆i can affirm that no one will lose their job.我可以肯定，谁都不会丢掉工作。◆both sides affirmed their commitment to the ceasefire.双方均申明答应停火。note 辨析 assert or affirm?you assert sth when you want other people to believe and support you. you affirm sth in order to reassure people that it is true.如果想让别人相信并支持你，用 assert。如果目的是让别人放心某事属实，用 affirm。affirm/əˈfɜ:m ||; əˈfɝm/verb [t] (formal 正式) to say formally or clearly that sth is true or that you support sth strongly 断言；极力支持；肯定 ➔affirmation /æfəˈmeɪʃn ||; ˌæfɚˈmeʃən/ noun [c,u] af·firm /ə`fɜm; əˈfɜːm/v [t]formal to say definitely that something is true 【正式】 肯定，确认［某事物］:◇the president affirmed his intention to reduce taxes. 总统肯定了减税的打算。 |
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