1、confirm
證實,證明(情況屬實)
X-rays have confirmed that he has not broken any bones.
X光片證實他沒有骨折
。These new statistics confirm our worst fears about the depth of the recession.
這些新的統計數據證實經濟衰退已經嚴重到我們最為擔憂的境地
。(某人)證實,肯定,確認
The spokesman confirmed that the area was now in rebel hands.
這位發言人證實該地區現已落入叛亂分子手中
。He confirmed what had long been feared.
他證實了人們長期以來的擔心
。使堅定,使確信
It has confirmed me in my decision not to become a nun.
這使我更加堅定了不做修女的決心
。2、detain
拘留;扣押
The act allows police to detain a suspect for up to 48 hours.
該法令允許警方將嫌疑犯扣押最多48小時
。He was arrested and detained for questioning.
他遭到逮捕、拘留以接受問訊
。阻留;耽擱
Thank you. We won't detain you any further.
非常感謝
。我們就不再耽擱您的時間了 。