confirm/kənˋfɝm; kənˈfɜːm/v [T]1 to show or prove that something is true or right 证实: Blood tests confirmed the diagnosis. 血液化验证实诊断是正确的。+that Can you confirm that the money has been paid? 你能证明钱已经支付了吗?+what Today's events confirm what we already know. 今天发生的事件证实了我们已知道的情况。confirm sb's suspicions/belief/fears A telephone call confirmed my suspicions. 一通电话证实了我的怀疑。2 to tell someone that an arrangement is now definite 确认〔安排〕: Please confirm your booking. 请确认你的预订。3 be confirmed to be made a full member of the Christian church in a special ceremony 受坚信礼