词典释义：
establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed, suspected, or feared to be the case)
证实，确定（相信、怀疑或担心的事）
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if these fears are confirmed, the outlook for the economy will be dire 如果这些担心被证实的话，经济前景将十分暗淡
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[with clause]
the report confirms that a diet rich in vitamin C can help to prevent cataracts. 报告证实，富含维生素C 的饮食有助于预防白内障。
[reporting verb]state with assurance that a report or fact is true
证实（报道，事实）
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[with clause]
he confirmed that the general was in the hands of the rebels 他证实将军已落入叛乱者手里
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[with direct speech]
‘It is indeed proper coffee,’ I confirmed “这是正宗的咖啡，”我证实道
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[with obj.]
his story was confirmed by former colleagues. 他以前的同事证实了他所说的事。
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加强，巩固（某人的意见，信念，感觉）
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he fuelled his misogyny by cultivating women who confirmed him in this view. 他所结交的女人进一步激化他对女性憎恶的看法。
make (a provisional arrangement or appointment) definite
确认（临时安排，约会）
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Mr Baker's assistant telephoned to confirm his appointment with the chairman. 贝克先生的助手打电话来确认他与主席的约会。
make (something, especially a person's appointment to a post or an agreement) formally valid; ratify
使（某事，尤指任命、协议）生效；批准；认可
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the organization has confirmed the appointment of Mr Collins as managing director. 该组织批准了科林斯先生为总经理的任命。
declare (someone) formally to be appointed to a particular post
宣布任命
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he was confirmed as the new EC peace envoy. 他被宣布任命为新的欧共体和平大使。
administer the religious rite of confirmation to
施坚信礼，施坚振礼
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he had been baptized and confirmed. 他领受了洗礼和坚信礼。
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confirm sth 使确信...
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