affirmation
noun
uk/ˌæf.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/us/ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/[CorU]
astatementorsignthat something istrue:
证实；确认；断言Wewelcomethe government's affirmation ofitsintentiontoact.我们欢迎政府确认它确实有意图采取行动。
Thereportsare an affirmation that thestudentsarelearning.这些报告说明学生确实在学习。
[CorU]
theactof saying yes or ofshowingthat youmeanyes:
肯定，确认"Soundfamiliar?" Obama said,rousingachorusof affirmations.“听起来耳熟吗？”奥巴马说，激起一片肯定的声音。
She wasnoddingin affirmation.她肯定地点了点头。
[U]
supportorapproval:
支持；肯定Hescoursthenewspapersforslightsand affirmation.他在报纸上搜寻轻视和肯定的内容。
Ayoungchildrelies onitsmotherforcomfort, affirmation, andencouragement.小孩从母亲那里寻求安慰、肯定和鼓励。
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affirm
- Thecommitteeacceptedmy affirmation that Iactedin goodfaith.
- The moststraightforwardaffirmation is to say "yes".
- He doesn't need affirmation from themediaor hisfriends.
Assertions & asserting
- affirm
- airing
- assert
- assertion
- attestation
- aver
- beg
- gaslight
- hate speech
- laysomethingon the lineidiom
- maintain
- makesomething/someoneout
- plead
- pretend
- putyourfoot downidiom
- self-affirmation
- send
- send a messageidiom
- setyourselfup assomething
- shout/proclaimsomethingfrom the rooftopsidiom
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Yes, no & not
Backing, supporting & defending
Approving & approval