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authenticate

/ɔˈθɛntəˌkeɪt/

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1 · v.

to prove that something is genuine

鉴定真伪；验证

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Experts authenticated the letter by comparing its handwriting.
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专家通过比对笔迹鉴定了这封信的真伪。
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Pronunciation: /ɔˈθɛntəˌkeɪt/

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