affirmation

英 [ˌæfɜːˈmeɪʃ(ə)n]

美 [ˌæfərˈmeɪʃən]

n. 肯定；断言；确认；证实；主张

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。

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

We grow up in families void of affirmation, encouragement, and respect? the building blocks to self-confidence.
我们成长的家庭缺乏肯定，鼓励和尊重，而这些正是建立自信的基石。
I also believe music is important because it is an affirmation of order.
我也相信音乐重要是因为它是秩序的肯定。
The affirmation of goodness with the introduction of poetic justice;
作品中引入诗意公正，肯定善与美；
There's a big difference between an affirmation and a question.
肯定和疑问的语气是有很大的不同的。
The affirmation of group identity is a powerful human emotion.
对群体身份的认同感是人类的一种强烈情感。
His greatest plays are all plays of powerful clear-eyed affirmation.
他的最伟大的剧作都鲜明而有力地肯定了某些东西。
It is an affirmation of the attractiveness of opportunities in the region.
这证实了该地区投资机会的吸引力。
It was less a plea for immediate action than for an affirmation of purpose.
这并不在于要求它立即采取行动，而是要求确认它的意图。
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。
With his affirmation, you will amount to something in the future.
有了他的肯定，你将来一定会大有作为。