affirm
verb [ T ] formal uk/əˈfɜːm/ us/əˈfɝːm/
证实;确认;断言
to state something as true
[ + (that) ] The suspect affirmed (that) he had been at home all evening. 犯罪嫌疑人声称他整个晚上都呆在家中。
She affirmed her intention to apply for the post. 她承认自己有意应聘这一职位。
（公开）声明
to publicly show your support for an opinion or idea
The government has affirmed its commitment to equal rights. 政府声明了其致力于权利平等的承诺。