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
。(通常指通过信件或电话)确定,确认(安排或预约)
You make the reservation, and I'll confirm it in writing.
你来预订,我会去函确认
。2、operation
(由大量人员参与、具有高度组织性的)活动,行动,工作
The rescue operation began on Friday afternoon.
救援行动于星期五下午开始
。The soldiers were engaged in a military operation close to the Ugandan border.
这些士兵参加了乌干达边境附近的一次军事行动
。企业;公司
Thorn's electronics operation employs around 5,000 people.
索恩的电子公司雇用了约5,000名员工
。The two parent groups now run their business as a single combined operation.
这两个母公司现在合并为一家企业经营业务
。手术
Charles was at the clinic recovering from an operation on his arm.
查尔斯的胳膊动了手术,正在这家诊所进行康复治疗
。