confirm/kən'fɜːm $ -'fɜːrm/

v.

➊ say or show sth is definitely true

➋ tell sb that an arrangement is now definite

v. [T]

➊ 证实；肯定：The rumor was later confirmed. 这个谣言后来被证实了。

◇[confirm (that) ...] He confirmed that Jane was absent from school yesterday. 他证实简昨天没有上学。

➋ 确认：Please confirm your reservation in writing. 请以书面方式确认你的预定。

构词con (= com-) + firm

常犯错误

✗ Please confirm me whether you have received my letter.

✓ Please confirm whether you have received my letter. 请确认是否已经收到信。