affirm

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六级考研托福雅思GRE Collins 2

v. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
v. say yes to

v. 断言, 确认

Collins 星级

7,903

BNC 频率

5,714

使用频率

affirm 由词根 firm（坚定的）加上前缀 af-（向、朝向）组成，表示朝向坚定的方向，意味着确认或肯定。

例句

1. She affirmed her commitment to the project during the meeting.

她在会议上重申了对这个项目的承诺。

2. The teacher affirmed that all students should submit their assignments by Friday.

老师确认所有学生应该在星期五之前提交作业。

3. He was happy to affirm his support for her decision.

他很高兴地表达了对她决定的支持。