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

We grow up in families void of affirmation, encouragement, and respect? the building blocks to self-confidence.
我们成长的家庭缺乏肯定，鼓励和尊重，而这些正是建立自信的基石。
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。
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。
Like it or not, you are already practicing affirmation everyday.
不管你喜欢与否，你已经在做日常的肯定。
There's a big difference between an affirmation and a question.
肯定和疑问的语气是有很大的不同的。
No matter behave way how, mental at least deserves affirmation and praise.
无论表现方式如何，精神起码值得肯定和赞扬。
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。
It was less a plea for immediate action than for an affirmation of purpose.
这并不在于要求它立即采取行动，而是要求确认它的意图。
Therefore, more affirmation and scientific evaluation should be given to it.
因此，应给予骈文更多的肯定和科学的评价。
The affirmation of goodness with the introduction of poetic justice;
作品中引入诗意公正，肯定善与美；