affirmation

• 表示确认某事物的真实性或存在，或指正式的确认或声明。

A noun referring to a statement asserting the truth or existence of something, or the act of affirming or declaring something formally.

1. Statement of truthB2formal

   A statement asserting the existence or truth of something.

   断言

   • Her affirmation of the facts convinced the committee.
   • The witness gave a clear affirmation of the events.
   • His affirmation of support strengthened the team's resolve.

   同义词assertionasseverationattestationavermentavowaldeclarationproclamationstatement

   反义词contradictiondenialdisavowalnegationrefutationrejection

2. Act of assertingB2formal

   The act of affirming or stating something positively.

   断言

   • The affirmation of the new policy was met with applause.
   • She made a strong affirmation of her commitment to the project.
   • The leader's affirmation of the plan boosted morale.

   同义词assertionasseverationattestationavermentavowaldeclarationstatement

   反义词contradictiondenialdisavowalnegationrefutationrejection

3. C1formal

   A solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath, used when an oath is objectionable on religious or ethical grounds.

   郑重声明

   • He made an affirmation in court instead of swearing on a Bible.
   • The witness provided a legal affirmation of the truth.
   • Her affirmation was accepted as a valid substitute for an oath.

   同义词asseverationdeclaration

4. Legal judgmentC1formal

   A judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand.

   维持原判

   • The appellate court issued an affirmation of the lower court's decision.
   • The affirmation of the verdict was announced today.
   • The judge's affirmation upheld the original ruling.

   同义词confirmationratification