confirmation
/ˌkɔnfəˈmeɪʃn; ˌkɑnfɚ`meʃən/ n[U, C]
confirming or being confirmed 证实; 证明; 批准; 肯定; 巩固; 加强; 坚信礼
We are waiting for confirmation of our onward reservations, ie waiting to be told that our further travel bookings are still valid. 我们在等候通知预定的下一步行程是否落实.
The bishop conducted a number of confirmations at the service. 主教在仪式上为许多人施行了坚信礼.