affirmation
/ˌæfəˈmeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌæfərˈmeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌa-fər-ˈmā-shən/ (ame, mw)
affirmation — 名詞
- affirmationsingular
- affirmationsplural
1. a statement, action, or piece of evidence that clearly shows something is true —
確認；聲明
證明某事為真的事實或證據
a statement, action, or piece of evidence that clearly shows something is true — for example, when a witness confirms a fact in court, or when test results support a scientific theory.
Dr. Park presented photographs as an affirmation of the damage caused by the storm.
Park 博士出示照片，作為暴風造成損害的確認。
affirmation + of + noun phrase
The judge treated the witness's testimony as a clear affirmation of the defendant's innocence.
法官將證人的證詞視為對被告無罪的明確確認。
collocation: clear affirmation
A signed contract serves as a legal affirmation that both parties agree to the terms.
簽署的合約即為法律聲明，表明雙方均同意條款。
The study results offered strong affirmation that the new vaccine worked against the virus.
研究結果強烈確認了新疫苗對抗病毒的效果。
Mia's speech was an affirmation of a truth that others refused to accept.
Mia 的演說確認了一個別人不願接受的事實。
- confirmation
more about verifying something already known; less formal than 'affirmation'
- assertion
emphasises stating something confidently, but not necessarily proving it
- declaration
strong public statement; can be about intentions, not just facts
- denial
a statement that something is not true
文法句型
affirmation + of + noun
affirmation + that-clause
用法筆記
Common in formal or legal contexts. When you want to say that the evidence itself confirms a fact, this sense is more precise than 'statement' because it includes actions and physical evidence, not just words.
常見錯誤
2. the act of giving a clear 'yes' or showing in a definite way that you agree, esp
同意；肯定
表達贊同或接受的行為
the act of giving a clear 'yes' or showing in a definite way that you agree, especially during a formal process such as a vote, a meeting, or an official decision.
The board of directors gave their affirmation to the new budget plan.
董事會對新預算計劃表示同意。
collocation: give + affirmation
Elena nodded her head in quiet affirmation when the chairperson asked for votes.
當主席要求表決時，Elena 靜靜地點頭表示同意。
The committee's affirmation of the proposal meant the project could finally begin.
委員會對該提案的同意，意味著專案終於可以啟動。
Mayor Okafor received the council's written affirmation before signing the agreement.
Okafor 市長在簽署協議前，收到了市議會的書面同意。
文法句型
affirmation + of + noun
in + affirmation
give + affirmation
用法筆記
This sense is more formal than 'agreement'. In everyday conversation, 'yes' or 'agreement' is more natural. Reserve 'affirmation' for official settings like votes, legal consent, or written approvals.
常見錯誤
3. words or actions that express genuine belief in someone's abilities, value, or w
支持；鼓勵
對某人表達信任與鼓勵
words or actions that express genuine belief in someone's abilities, value, or worth, giving them confidence and emotional strength.
The coach's words of affirmation helped the team feel more confident before the big game.
教練的支持話語讓球隊在大賽前更有信心。
collocation: words of affirmation
Jamal's parents offered constant affirmation of his artistic talents, even when others doubted him.
Jamal 的父母持續支持他的藝術天賦，即使別人懷疑他。
affirmation + of + noun phrase
Mr. Chen found great strength in the affirmation of his colleagues during a difficult project.
Chen 先生在困難的專案期間，從同事的鼓勵中獲得極大的力量。
Children need regular affirmation from adults to build a healthy sense of self-worth.
兒童需要大人持續的鼓勵，才能建立健康的自我價值。
After the failure, her manager's affirmation encouraged her to try again with fresh ideas.
失敗之後，主管的支持鼓勵她用新點子再試一次。
- encouragement
more about motivating someone to continue; slightly less formal
- validation
emphasises confirming that someone's feelings or worth are legitimate
- endorsement
often about publicly supporting a person, idea, or product
- criticism
pointing out faults rather than expressing belief in someone
文法句型
affirmation + of + noun/person
words of affirmation
need + affirmation
用法筆記
Frequently appears in phrases like 'words of affirmation' or 'need for affirmation'. This sense is about sincere emotional backing, not just polite praise. It implies ongoing support rather than a one-time comment.
常見錯誤
4. a short positive sentence that you repeat to yourself regularly because you beli
肯定語句
重複正向句子以達成目標的做法
a short positive sentence that you repeat to yourself regularly because you believe saying it will help bring about the result you want — for example, telling yourself 'I am capable and strong' each morning as a way to build confidence.
Sofia repeats a morning affirmation to stay focused on her goals throughout the day.
Sofia 每天重複晨間肯定語句，讓自己整天都專注在目標上。
collocation: morning affirmation
Diego wrote his favourite affirmation on a sticky note and placed it on the mirror.
Diego 把自己最喜歡的肯定語句寫在便利貼上，貼在鏡子上。
Some people use daily affirmations as a tool to reduce anxiety and improve their mood.
有些人把每日肯定語句當作減輕焦慮和改善情緒的方法。
Ananya found that saying an affirmation about courage helped her before important interviews.
Ananya 發現，在重要面試前說一句關於勇氣的肯定語句很有幫助。
The therapist asked Ollie to choose one short affirmation and repeat it each morning.
治療師請 Ollie 挑選一句簡短的肯定語句，每天早上重複念。
- mantra
often has spiritual or meditative roots; repeated for mental focus
- positive statement
a neutral description rather than a fixed term
- self-talk
more general — includes all thoughts you direct to yourself, not just positive ones
文法句型
daily + affirmation
affirmation + that-clause
use/say/repeat + affirmation
用法筆記
Often used in the plural ('affirmations') or with a time-of-day adjective ('morning affirmation', 'daily affirmation'). This is a modern meaning popular in self-help and positive psychology. It is unrelated to the legal meaning of 'affirmation'.