affirm
🇺🇸
/əˈfɜːrm/
🇬🇧
/əˈfɜːm/
to say something is true
She will affirm that the story is true.
她会确认这个故事是真实的。
to show strong support for something
The group will affirm their support for the new policy.
该团体将表明他们对新政策的支持。
to agree with a court decision
The higher court will affirm the lower court's ruling.
高等法院将维持下级法院的裁决。
to give someone emotional support
Good teachers affirm their students' efforts.
优秀的老师会肯定学生的努力。