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affirmation of [noun]
His affirmation of support was encouraging.
他支持的肯定令人鼓舞。
肯定；断言；证实
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
肯定；断言；证实
A statement saying that something is true.
His affirmation of support was encouraging.
他支持的肯定令人鼓舞。
That which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true.
A solemn pledge (to tell the truth, to bear allegiance, etc.), legally equivalent to an oath, taken by people who are forbidden to take a religious oath (such as Quakers) or otherwise prefer not to do so.
A form of self-forced meditation or repetition; autosuggestion.
Her daily affirmations helped boost her confidence before the interview.
她每天的自我肯定帮助她在面试前增强了自信。
The scientist sought affirmation of his hypothesis through repeated experiments.
这位科学家通过反复实验寻求对其假说的证实。
She nodded in affirmation, showing her support for the proposal.
她点头表示肯定，表明对该提议的支持。
His affirmation of support was encouraging.
他支持的肯定令人鼓舞。
常用于法律或正式语境。
The court's affirmation that the law is constitutional was significant.
法院对法律合宪的确认意义重大。
特指宗教或法律中代替宣誓的正式声明。
She made an affirmation instead of swearing on the Bible.
她做了庄严声明，而非手按《圣经》宣誓。
Not this
He affirmation that he is right.
Use this
He affirms that he is right.
affirmation 是名词，不能直接作谓语动词，应使用动词 affirm。
Not this
He made an affirmation for his innocence.
Use this
He made an affirmation of his innocence.
affirmation 后接 of 表示内容，而非 for。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
积极的自我肯定
She starts each morning with a positive affirmation.
她每天早晨以积极的自我肯定开始。
自我肯定
Self-affirmation can help reduce stress.
自我肯定有助于减轻压力。
信仰的表白
The ceremony included a public affirmation of faith.
仪式包括公开的信仰表白。
郑重声明
He made a solemn affirmation instead of taking an oath.
他做了郑重声明，而没有宣誓。
对生命的肯定
Her art is an affirmation of life in difficult times.
她的艺术是在艰难时期对生命的肯定。
对生命的肯定
The festival was a joyful affirmation of life.
这个节日是对生命充满喜悦的肯定。
信仰宣言
The ceremony ended with a public affirmation of faith.
仪式以公开的信仰宣言结束。
积极的肯定语
She starts her day by repeating positive affirmations.
她每天早上都会重复积极的肯定语。
Use affirmation naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
把 affirm 想成“说 firm（坚定）”：对自己坚定地说出肯定句，就是 affirmation（自我肯定）。
语域：mixed 常见场景：formal declarations、legal oath alternatives、self-help and positive psychology affirmation 的语域随含义变化：在正式声明、法律或宗教替代誓言场合偏正式，多用于书面；在自我肯定、积极心理学语境中则比较日常。应根据具体搭配和场景判断。
以上单词的重读元音均为 /eɪ/，后接 /ʃən/，与 affirmation 的 /meɪʃən/ 押韵。注意：affirm /əˈfɜːm/、affirmative /əˈfɜːmətɪv/ 拼写相近但发音不同；definition /ˌdefɪˈnɪʃən/ 等以 /ɪʃən/ 结尾的词也不押韵。
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