affirmation
n
1 [C, U] (act of) affirming 肯定; 断言
The poem is a joyous affirmation of the power of love. 这首诗以欢快的笔触肯定了爱情的力量.
2 [C]
(a) thing that is affirmed 肯定的事物.
(b) (law 律) solemn declaration made in court instead of an oath (在法庭上不经宣誓而作的)郑重陈词.
🗣️ 情景例句
No. Pete wants to tell you ...
不是。Pete要告诉你们……
I ought to be on time.
我应该准时到。
He found it very difficult to get to sleep and he was rather angry with the man upstairs.