affirm
/əˈfɜ:m; ə`fəm/ v
1 [Tn, Tf, Dn.pr, Dpr.f]
~ sth (to sb) state sth as the truth; assert sth 肯定某事物属实; 断言某事物
She affirmed her innocence. 她坚称自己无罪.
He affirmed that he was responsible. 他肯定是他负责. Cf 参看 deny.
2 [I] (law 律) make a solemn declaration in court instead of swearing an oath （在法庭上不经宣誓而）郑重陈词.