affirmation
noun uk/ˌæf.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/
[ C or U ]证实;确认;断言
a statement or sign that something is true
We welcome the government's affirmation of its intention to act. 我们欢迎政府确认它确实有意图采取行动。
The reports are an affirmation that the students are learning. 这些报告说明学生确实在学习。
[ C or U ]肯定，确认
the act of saying yes or of showing that you mean yes
"Sound familiar?" Obama said, rousing a chorus of affirmations. “听起来耳熟吗？”奥巴马说，激起一片肯定的声音。
She was nodding in affirmation. 她肯定地点了点头。
[ U ]支持;肯定
support or approval
He scours the newspapers for slights and affirmation. 他在报纸上搜寻轻视和肯定的内容。
A young child relies on its mother for comfort, affirmation, and encouragement. 小孩从母亲那里寻求安慰、肯定和鼓励。
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- The committee accepted my affirmation that I acted in good faith.
- The most straightforward affirmation is to say "yes".
- He doesn't need affirmation from the media or his friends.