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confirm

英 [kən'fɜːm] 美 [kən'fɝm]

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解释

vt. 确认；确定；证实；批准；使巩固

※ 提供单词"confirm"的中文意思、发音示范及音标对照，中英文词源、例句和用法等。

中文词源

confirm 确认

con-, 强调。-firm, 固定。

英文词源

confirm (v.): mid-13c., confirmyn "to ratify," from Old French confermer (13c., Modern French confirmer) "strengthen, establish, consolidate; affirm by proof or evidence; anoint (a king)," from Latin confirmare "make firm, strengthen, establish," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + firmare "to strengthen," from firmus "strong, steadfast" (see firm (adj.)). Related: Confirmative; confirmatory.

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例句和用法

1. His new role could confirm him as one of our leading actors.: 他的新角色会确保他跻身我们的一流演员之列。

2. Further scans are required to confirm the diagnosis of an abnormality.: 需要进一步扫描来确诊是否出现异常病变。

3. Earlier reports were unable to confirm that there were any survivors.: 早先的报道无法证实是否有幸存者。

4. The tissue is examined microscopically to rule out or confirm cancer.: 利用显微镜检查组织，以排除或确认癌变。

5. Recent medical studies confirm the efficacy of a healthier lifestyle.: 最新医学研究证实了较为健康的生活方式的好处。