affirm
英 [ə'fɜːm]
美[ə'fɝm]
	    - vt. 肯定;断言
 - vi. 确认;断言
 
英语释意
- 1. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts;
 - "his story confirmed my doubts"
 - "The evidence supports the defendant"
 
- 2. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true;
 - "Before God I swear I am innocent"
 
- 3. say yes to