affirm
/əˈfɜːm/ · /əˈfɝːm/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6282 in the learning path
肯定；明确声明
Definitions
v. To state firmly that something is true or supported.
肯定；明确声明
Example
Both parents affirmed their support for her career choice.
父母双方都明确表示支持她的职业选择。
Schools should affirm the value of cultural diversity by ensuring that teaching materials reflect different backgrounds and experiences.
学校应确保教材体现不同的背景与经历，以肯定文化多样性的价值。
Collocations
- affirm a commitment
- affirm support for
- affirm that
- affirm the value of
Word family
- affirmation (n.)
- affirmative (adj.)
- reaffirm (v.)
Synonyms
- assert
- declare
Antonyms
- deny
Usage tip
affirm语气正式，强调明确肯定；可接that从句。
FAQ
- What does affirm mean?
- To state firmly that something is true or supported.
- How is affirm pronounced?
- UK /əˈfɜːm/, US /əˈfɝːm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
