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VERB
證實，證明(情況屬實)
If something confirms what you believe, suspect, or fear, it shows that it is definitely true.
例句
X-rays have confirmed that he has not broken any bones...
X光片證實他沒有骨折。
These new statistics confirm our worst fears about the depth of the recession...
這些新的統計數據證實經濟衰退已經嚴重到我們最為擔憂的境地。
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VERB
（某人）證實，肯定，確認
If you confirm something that has been stated or suggested, you say that it is true because you know about it.
例句
The spokesman confirmed that the area was now in rebel hands...
這位發言人證實該地區現已落入叛亂分子手中。
He confirmed what had long been feared...
他證實了人們長期以來的擔心。
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VERB
(通常指通過信件或電話)確定，確認(安排或預約)
If you confirm an arrangement or appointment, you say that it is definite, usually in a letter or on the telephone.
例句
You make the reservation, and I'll confirm it in writing.
你來預訂，我會去函確認。
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VERB
為…施堅振禮（或堅信禮）(從而正式成為基督教會的成員)
If someone is confirmed, they are formally accepted as a member of a Christian church during a ceremony in which they say they believe what the church teaches.
例句
He was confirmed as a member of the Church of England.
他領受了堅振禮，成為英國國教會的一員。
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VERB
使堅定，使確信(自己的決定、信仰或觀點)
If something confirms you in your decision, belief, or opinion, it makes you think that you are definitely right.
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It has confirmed me in my decision not to become a nun.
這使我更加堅定了不做修女的決心。
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VERB
加強，鞏固(地位、角色或權力)
If someone confirms their position, role, or power, they do something to make their power, position, or role stronger or more definite.
例句
Williams has confirmed his position as the world's number one snooker player.
威廉姆斯鞏固了自己世界頭號斯諾克選手的地位。
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VERB
鞏固，確保(某人的名聲、角色或地位)
If something confirms you as something, it shows that you definitely deserve a name, role, or position.
例句
His new role could confirm him as one of our leading actors.
他的新角色會確保他躋身我們的一流演員之列。