今日单词 |
affirm 英 [əˈfɜ:m] 美 [əˈfɜrm] |
vt.& vi. 断言，肯定; 证实，确实; [法]不经宣誓而庄严宣布; 承认; 词根：af一再+firm坚定→肯定 |
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形近词
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firm 英 [fɜ:m] 美 [fɜrm] |
adj. 坚固的，坚牢的; 坚定的，坚决的; vt.& vi. 使坚固; 使坚实; n. 商号，商行; 公司; 企业; 工作集体; adv. 坚定地，稳固地; |
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infirm 英 [ɪnˈfɜ:m] 美 [ɪnˈfɜrm] |
adj. 体弱的; 词根：in不+firm坚定→adj.弱的,虚弱的,柔弱的 |
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confirm 英 [kənˈfɜ:m] 美 [kənˈfɜrm] |
vt. [法]确认，批准; 证实; 使有效; 使巩固; 词根：con全部+firm坚定→v.坚定;证实 |
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affirmative 英 [əˈfɜ:mətɪv] 美 [əˈfɜrmətɪv] |
adj. 肯定的; 赞成的，同意的; 积极的，乐观的; n. 肯定词，肯定语; 正方; 确言，赞成; 词根：affirm肯定+ative有……倾向(性质)的;……的→adj.赞成的,肯定的 |
affirm
英 [əˈfɜ:m] 美 [əˈfɜrm]
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vt.& vi. 断言，肯定; 证实，确实; [法]不经宣誓而庄严宣布; 承认;
词根：af一再+firm坚定→肯定
① (VERB) 断言；申明；坚持声称
If you affirm that something is true or that something exists, you state firmly and publicly that it is true or exists.
● 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 (VERB) 证实；确认
If an event affirms something, it shows that it is true or exists.
● 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。
形近词：
1、firm
英 [fɜ:m] 美 [fɜrm]
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adj. 坚固的，坚牢的; 坚定的，坚决的; 严格的; 确定的;
vt.&vi. 使坚固; 使坚实;
n. 商号，商行; 公司; 企业; 工作集体;
adv. 坚定地，稳固地;
vt. 使坚定，使牢固;
vi. 变坚实，变稳固;
① (N-COUNT) 商号;商行;公司
A firm is an organization which sells or produces something or which provides a service which people pay for.
● The firm's employees were expecting large bonuses.
这家公司的雇员期待着发放大笔奖金。
② (ADJ-GRADED) 坚固的;坚硬的;结实的
If something is firm,it does not change much in shape when it is pressed but is not completely hard.
● Fruit should be firmand in excellent condition...
水果应该硬实完好。
③ (ADJ-GRADED) 稳固的;牢固的
If something is firm,it does not shake or move when you put weight or pressure on it, because it is strongly made or securely fastened.
● If you have to climb up, use a firm platform or a sturdy ladder.
如果非要爬上去，就踩在一个稳固的台子上或者找把结实的梯子。
2、infirm
英 [ɪnˈfɜ:m] 美 [ɪnˈfɜrm]
GRE
adj. 体弱的;
词根：in不+firm坚定→adj.弱的,虚弱的,柔弱的
① (ADJ-GRADED) (常指因年迈而)体弱的,虚弱的
A person who is infirmis weak or ill, and usually old.
● ...her aging, infirm husband.
她年迈体弱的丈夫
3、confirm
英[kənˈfɜ:m] 美[kənˈfɜrm]
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vt. [法]确认，批准;证实;使有效;使巩固;
词根：con全部+firm坚定→v.坚定;证实
①(VERB) 证实，证明(情况属实)
If something confirms what you believe, suspect, or fear, it shows that it is definitely true.
●X-rays have confirmed that he has not broken any bones...
X光片证实他没有骨折。
②(VERB) （某人）证实，肯定，确认
If you confirm something that has been stated or suggested, you say that it is true because you know about it.
●The spokesman confirmed that the area was now in rebel hands...
这位发言人证实该地区现已落入叛乱分子手中。
4、affirmative
英 [əˈfɜ:mətɪv] 美[əˈfɜrmətɪv]
IELTS
adj. 肯定的;赞成的，同意的; 积极的，乐观的;
n. 肯定词，肯定语;正方; 确言，赞成;
词根：affirm肯定+ative有……倾向(性质)的;……的→adj.赞成的,肯定的
① (ADJ) （话语、手势等）肯定的
An affirmative word or gesture indicates that you agree with what someone has said or that the answer to aquestion is 'yes'.
● Haig was desperately eager for an affirmative answer...
黑格非常渴望得到一个肯定的回答。
② (PHRASE) 以肯定方式；表示赞成
If you reply to a question in the affirmative, you say 'yes' or make a gesture that means 'yes'.
● He asked me if I was ready. I answered in the affirmative.
他问我是否准备好了，我给出肯定的回答。
③ (ADJ) （语法中）肯定的
In grammar, an affirmative clauseis positive and does not contain a negative word.
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