reconfirm
reconfirm — 動詞
- reconfirmpresent simple I / you / we / they
- reconfirmshe / she / it
- reconfirmedpast simple
- reconfirming-ing form
1. to provide fresh evidence that a belief, opinion, or finding you already hold is
再次證實
提供新證據支持既有的看法或信念
to provide fresh evidence that a belief, opinion, or finding you already hold is correct
The new blood test results reconfirmed Dr. Okafor's earlier diagnosis of the rare condition.
新的血液檢驗結果再次證實了 Okafor 醫師先前對該罕見疾病的診斷。
reconfirm + diagnosis: used with medical and scientific findings
Haruto's second experiment reconfirmed his theory about how the bacteria spread in water.
Haruto 的第二次實驗再次證實了他關於細菌如何在水中擴散的理論。
The satellite images reconfirmed what villagers had been reporting about the shrinking lake for months.
衛星影像再次證實了村民幾個月來對湖泊日漸縮小的說法。
A follow-up survey reconfirmed that most parents wanted the school to stay open on Saturdays.
後續調查再次證實了大多數家長希望學校在週六繼續開放。
The auditor's second review reconfirmed that receipts from the Osaka office had never been entered into the main accounting system.
稽查員的第二次審查再次證實了大阪辦事處的收據從未被登錄到主要會計系統中。
- corroborate
more formal; used especially for evidence supporting a story or claim
- bear out
phrasal verb; slightly less formal, often used when events prove someone right
- vindicate
stronger; implies clearing someone of doubt or blame
- contradict
to show that a belief or statement is wrong
文法句型
reconfirm + noun
reconfirm + that-clause
用法筆記
Object is usually something abstract — a belief, opinion, theory, diagnosis, or finding — that can be supported by additional evidence. Distinguish from sense 4, where the object is typically a concrete detail or arrangement.
2. to say again, clearly and firmly, what you plan to do or what you want to happen
重申
再次清楚而堅定地表達計劃或意願
to say again, clearly and firmly, what you plan to do or what you want to happen
At the Tuesday meeting, Ingrid reconfirmed her plan to retire at the end of the school year.
在週二的會議上，Ingrid 重申了她打算在學年結束時退休的計劃。
reconfirm + plan to [verb]: used for restating a decision
The prime minister reconfirmed his promise to cut taxes during a televised debate six months before the election.
首相在選舉前六個月的一場電視辯論中重申了他減稅的承諾。
Zayd reconfirmed his wish to study abroad, even after hearing about the high costs involved.
Zayd 重申了他想出國留學的意願，即使聽說了費用很高。
The town council reconfirmed its commitment to building the bridge despite rising material prices.
鎮議會重申了建造橋樑的承諾，儘管材料價格持續上漲。
Adaeze reconfirmed that she would lead the community fundraiser, no matter how busy work became.
Adaeze 重申她會帶領社區募款活動，無論工作變得多忙碌。
文法句型
reconfirm + noun
reconfirm + that-clause
用法筆記
Frequently followed by a that-clause or a noun like plan, promise, intention, or commitment. Distinguish from sense 1: here the focus is on repeating a stated position, not on providing new proof.
3. to contact someone, usually by phone or message, in order to make sure a planned
再確認
以電話或訊息核實已安排好的約定或預訂
to contact someone, usually by phone or message, in order to make sure a planned meeting, booking, or arrangement is still going ahead
Saira called the hotel to reconfirm her booking after noticing a strange charge on her card.
Saira 打電話到飯店再確認她的預訂，因為她發現卡上有一筆奇怪的費用。
reconfirm + booking: used with reservations and appointments
Dimitri called the airline to reconfirm his flight after the carrier changed his departure time twice in one week.
Dimitri 在航空公司一週內兩次更改他的出發時間後，打電話去再確認他的航班。
Jack emailed the restaurant to reconfirm the table for twelve people on Saturday evening.
Jack 發郵件向餐廳再確認週六晚上十二人的訂位。
After missing two check-ups last spring, Mrs. Chen now reconfirms every hospital appointment by text the evening before.
去年春天錯過兩次回診後，陳太太現在每晚都會發簡訊再確認隔天的醫院約診。
Eleni sent a quick message to reconfirm that the photographer would arrive by two o'clock.
Eleni 發了一則簡短的訊息再確認攝影師會在兩點前到達。
- double-check
less formal; used for any quick verification, not only arrangements
- confirm
can be used for first-time confirmation; reconfirm implies doing it again
文法句型
reconfirm + noun
reconfirm + that-clause
用法筆記
Object is always a concrete arrangement — booking, reservation, meeting, appointment, or similar planned event. This is the sense to use when double-checking logistics, not when proving a belief (sense 1) or restating a position (sense 2).
4. to check a detail, figure, or piece of information once more to be certain it is
複查；核實
為確保正確而再次檢查細節或資訊
to check a detail, figure, or piece of information once more to be certain it is correct
Asher reconfirmed the lock code on the front door before leaving the empty house for the night.
Asher 在離開空房子過夜前複查了大門的門鎖密碼。
reconfirm + security detail: checking codes, locks, or safety items
Before sending the soil analysis to the building inspector, Fatima reconfirmed every measurement she had taken that morning.
在把土壤分析報告交給建築檢查員之前，Fatima 核實了她當天早上記錄的每一項測量數據。
Before sending the contract, Heloísa reconfirmed the client's full name and postal address.
寄出合約前，Heloísa 核實了客戶的全名和郵寄地址。
Tyler always reconfirms the safety equipment checklist before the morning dive begins.
Tyler 總是在晨間潛水開始前複查安全裝備檢查清單。
Ari reconfirmed that all the students had returned safely to the bus after the museum visit.
Ari 核實了所有學生在博物館參觀後都安全回到了巴士上。
- double-check
slightly less formal; very close in meaning to this sense
- verify
more formal; often used for official or systematic checks
- cross-check
implies comparing against a second source of information
文法句型
reconfirm + noun
reconfirm + that-clause
用法筆記
The most general sense; the object can be almost any detail you want to verify — a code, a number, a name, a measurement. Unlike sense 3 (which always involves contacting someone about a booking, reservation, or appointment), this sense is about checking a detail yourself — no contact with another person is needed.