affirmation

英 [ˌæfɜːˈmeɪʃ(ə)n]

美 [ˌæfərˈmeɪʃən]

n. 肯定；断言；确认；证实；主张

BNC.11871 / COCA.9815

柯林斯词典

VERB 断言；申明；坚持声称
If youaffirmthat something is true or that something exists, you state firmly and publicly that it is true or exists.
1. The House of Lords affirmed that the terms of a contract cannot be rewritten retrospectively.
  上议院申明合同条款改写后不具备追溯效力。
2. ...a speech in which he affirmed a commitment to lower taxes...
  他作出减税承诺的演讲
3. 'This place is a dump,' affirmed Miss T.
  “这地方简直像个垃圾堆，”T小姐声称。
VERB 证实；确认
If an eventaffirmssomething, it shows that it is true or exists.
1. Everything I had accomplished seemed to affirm that opinion.
  我所取得的一切似乎都证明那个观点是对的。

noun

a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand
(religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds)
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
Synonym:avowalavouchment
the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
Synonym:assertionstatement

The poem is a joyous affirmation of the power of love.
这首诗以欢快的笔触肯定了爱情的力量。
The only thing more powerful than negativism is a positive affirmation, a word of optimism and hope.
唯一比消极有力的就是积极的肯定，一句乐观和希望的话语。
You left your post, former unit affirmation can stop to buy social security to you.
你离职了，原单位肯定会给你停止购买社保。
Characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
肯定、相信和确定或表现出肯定、相信和确定的。
But this was a moment of affirmation in a young child's life.
但这却是一个小孩子一生中需要被肯定的时候。
The affirmation of goodness with the introduction of poetic justice;
作品中引入诗意公正，肯定善与美；
This can take the form of an affirmation.
这可以增强肯定性。
It is an affirmation of the attractiveness of opportunities in the region.
这证实了该地区投资机会的吸引力。
With his affirmation, you will amount to something in the future.
有了他的肯定，你将来一定会大有作为。
His greatest plays are all plays of powerful clear-eyed affirmation.
他的最伟大的剧作都鲜明而有力地肯定了某些东西。