vt.

1. 证实；确定[+（that）][+wh-]
   His letter confirmed everything.

   他的信证实了一切。

2. 坚定；加强
   The latest developments confirmed me in my belief.

   最新的发展使我坚定了我的信仰。

3. 批准，确认
   The queen confirmed the treaty.

   女王批准了此项条约。

4. 【宗】给……施坚信礼

v.

1. establish the truth or correctness of.
   ▸state with assurance that something is true.
   ▸ (confirm someone in) reinforce someone in (an opinion or feeling).
2. make (a provisional arrangement) definite.
   ▸formally declare that (someone) is appointed to a post.
3. administer the religious rite of confirmation to.