c. 1300, confyrmacyoun, the Church rite, from Old French confirmacion (13c.) "strengthening, confirmation; proof; ratification," from Latin confirmationem (nominative confirmatio) "a securing, establishing; an assurance, encouragement," noun of action from confirmare (see confirm). As a legal action, "verification, proof," from late 14c.; as "action of making sure," from late 15c.
双语例句
1. Here, graphically displayed, was confirmation of the entire story.
通过这里形象的展示证实了整件事的真实性。
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2. It was announced that the times were provisional and subject to confirmation.
已宣布说这些时间是暂定的,还有待确定。
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3. They took her resignation from Bendix as confirmation of their suspicions.
他们认为她从本迪克斯公司辞职证实了他们的怀疑。
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4. Travel arrangements are subject to confirmation by State Tourist Organisations.
旅行安排有待州旅游组织的确认。
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5. We're waiting for written confirmation from the Americans.