affirmation

英 [ˌæfɜːˈmeɪʃ(ə)n]

美 [ˌæfərˈmeɪʃən]

n.  肯定；断言；确认；证实；主张

复数：affirmations　

医学

BNC.11871 / COCA.9815

柯林斯词典

• VERB 断言；申明；坚持声称
  If youaffirmthat something is true or that something exists, you state firmly and publicly that it is true or exists.
  1. The House of Lords affirmed that the terms of a contract cannot be rewritten retrospectively.
     上议院申明合同条款改写后不具备追溯效力。
  2. ...a speech in which he affirmed a commitment to lower taxes...
     他作出减税承诺的演讲
  3. 'This place is a dump,' affirmed Miss T.
     “这地方简直像个垃圾堆，”T小姐声称。
• VERB 证实；确认
  If an eventaffirmssomething, it shows that it is true or exists.
  1. Everything I had accomplished seemed to affirm that opinion.
     我所取得的一切似乎都证明那个观点是对的。

英英释义

noun

• a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand
• (religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds)
• a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
  Synonym:avowalavouchment
• the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
  Synonym:assertionstatement

双语例句

• The affirmation of goodness with the introduction of poetic justice;
  作品中引入诗意公正，肯定善与美；
• The only thing more powerful than negativism is a positive affirmation, a word of optimism and hope.
  唯一比消极有力的就是积极的肯定，一句乐观和希望的话语。
• The poem is a joyous affirmation of the power of love.
  这首诗以欢快的笔触肯定了爱情的力量。
• Therefore, more affirmation and scientific evaluation should be given to it.
  因此，应给予骈文更多的肯定和科学的评价。
• Characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
  肯定、相信和确定或表现出肯定、相信和确定的。
• I think it is vital for me to prove my own value, job is a kind of affirmation to my personal capability and value.
  我想对我来说，工作中最重要的是实现自己的价值，工作是对我个人能力和价值的一种肯定。
• Making a positive affirmation of your intentions is an important part of the decision-making process.
  积极地肯定自己的意图是决策过程中的重要一环。
• Nevertheless, if the room of which boy accomplished these, that affirmation is a good space.
  不过，假如哪个男孩的房间做到了这些，那肯定是个不错的空间。
• Obtained the company high level affirmation in the brand design strategy idea!
  在品牌设计策略的理念上得到了公司高层的肯定！
• If have very good feedback, it is a kind of affirmation to me more.
  如果有很好的反馈，更是对我的一种肯定。