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affirmation

/æfɚmeɪʃən/

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1 · noun

a clear statement that something is true or supported

肯定;确认

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The vote was an affirmation of the committee's original decision.

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这次投票肯定了委员会最初的决定。

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Pronunciation: /æfɚmeɪʃən/

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