1、confirm
证实,证明(情况属实)
X-rays have confirmed that he has not broken any bones.
X光片证实他没有骨折
。These new statistics confirm our worst fears about the depth of the recession.
这些新的统计数据证实经济衰退已经严重到我们最为担忧的境地
。(某人)证实,肯定,确认
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
。He confirmed what had long been feared.
他证实了人们长期以来的担心
。加强,巩固(地位、角色或权力)
Williams has confirmed his position as the world's number one snooker player.
威廉姆斯巩固了自己世界头号斯诺克选手的地位
。2、statement
(正式或明确的口头或书面)陈述,声明
Andrew now disowns that statement, saying he was depressed when he made it.
安德鲁现在推翻了那个说法,说那是自己在情绪低落时说的话
。'Things are moving ahead.'— I found that statement vague and unclear.
“事情正在取得进展
。”——我认为这个说法含糊不清 。(嫌疑人或证人向警方提供的)陈述,证词
The 350-page report was based on statements from witnesses to the events.
这份 350 页的报告是根据各位证人对这些事件的证词写成的
。