confirmation

• 名词，指检查、确定或证实某事为真、正确或已完成的行为；也指表示同意或确认的答复。

A noun referring to the act of verifying, establishing, or making certain that something is true, correct, or has been completed.

1. Verification or proofB1formal

   A statement or action that proves something is true or correct.

   确认

   • We received confirmation of the booking via email.
   • The test results provided confirmation of the diagnosis.
   • He asked for written confirmation of the agreement.

   同义词authenticationcertificationcorroborationproofsubstantiationvalidationverification

   反义词denialdisproofrefutation

2. Approval or endorsementB2formal

   Formal approval or acceptance of a plan, appointment, or decision.

   批准

   • The board gave its confirmation of the new CEO.
   • The confirmation of the treaty took several months.
   • She received confirmation of her promotion yesterday.

   同义词acceptanceapprovalassentauthorizationconsentendorsementratificationsanctionvalidation

   反义词denialdisapprovalrefusalrejectionveto

3. Religious ceremonyB2formal

   A Christian rite in which a baptized person is confirmed in their faith.

   坚振圣事

   • Her confirmation ceremony was held at the local church.
   • He prepared for confirmation by attending classes.
   • The bishop presided over the confirmation service.