confirm /kənˈfə:m/ vt. 1.证实，肯定：The experiment confirmed his theory. 实验证实了他的理论。2.加强，坚定，进一步确定：Later events confirmed his previous determination. 后来的事件坚定了他的决心。 3.批准，确认： confirm a title to sb. 批准授予某人一个称号The treaty was confirmed by the king. 国王批准了协议。
confirmation /ˌkɔnfəˈmeiʃən/ n. [u] 确认：written confirmation/confirmation in writing书面确认She nodded in confirmation.她点点头表示认可。
