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reaffirmation

UK //ˌriː.æf.əˈmeɪ.ʃən//US //ˌriː.æf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən//

词源

源自拉丁语 're-'(再次)和 'affirmare'(确认),通过法语 'affirmation' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 再次确认或重申某事物,通常用于强调对先前声明、承诺或信念的坚持。

“The president's speech was a strong reaffirmation of the country's commitment to peace.”

(总统的演讲是对该国和平承诺的有力重申。)

“The treaty included a reaffirmation of the existing borders between the two nations.”

(条约中包含了对两国现有边界的再次确认。)

同义词:confirmation, restatement, reassertion, reiteration

常见短语

reaffirmation of faith — 对信仰的再次确认,常用于宗教或精神层面,表达对信念的坚定。

“The ceremony included a reaffirmation of faith by all members of the congregation.”

(仪式包括会众所有成员对信仰的再次确认。)

reaffirmation of commitment — 对承诺的再次确认,常用于正式场合或协议中,强调对责任的持续承担。

“The partners signed a document as a reaffirmation of commitment to their joint venture.”

(合作伙伴签署了一份文件,作为对他们合资企业承诺的再次确认。)