mid-13c., confirmyn "to ratify," from Old French confermer (13c., Modern French confirmer) "strengthen, establish, consolidate; affirm by proof or evidence; anoint (a king)," from Latin confirmare "make firm, strengthen, establish," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + firmare "to strengthen," from firmus "strong, steadfast" (see firm (adj.)). Related: Confirmative; confirmatory.
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1. His new role could confirm him as one of our leading actors.
他的新角色会确保他跻身我们的一流演员之列。
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2. Further scans are required to confirm the diagnosis of an abnormality.
需要进一步扫描来确诊是否出现异常病变。
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3. Earlier reports were unable to confirm that there were any survivors.
早先的报道无法证实是否有幸存者。
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4. The tissue is examined microscopically to rule out or confirm cancer.
利用显微镜检查组织，以排除或确认癌变。
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5. Recent medical studies confirm the efficacy of a healthier lifestyle.
