1. to state or show that something is definitely true or correct
證實；確認
The test results confirmed that she was pregnant.
檢測結果證實她懷孕了。
Can you confirm your date of birth, please?
請您確認一下您的出生日期好嗎？
Confirm Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
confirm
verb
快速理解
What does "Confirm" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Confirm"?
confirm 表示證實某事為真或使其正式成立。
- 1
證實為真
EN: to prove that something is true or correct
翻譯: 證實某事是真實或正確的。
- 2
使確定
EN: to make something definite or official
翻譯: 使某事變得確定或正式生效。
- 3
堅定信念
EN: to strengthen someone in an opinion or feeling
翻譯: 使某人的看法或感覺更加堅定。
- 4
批准儀式
EN: to administer the religious rite of confirmation
翻譯: 執行基督教堅信禮的宗教儀式。
小提醒：注意 confirm 與 conform（遵守、符合）發音和拼寫相似，但意思完全不同，容易混淆。
發音（How to Pronounce "Confirm" in English）
How to pronounce "Confirm" in English?"Confirm" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Confirm" from YouTube Videos
Billy Graham: Technology, faith and human shortcomings
TED
“And he said: "Speaking for myself, I can only say that the grandeur of the cosmos serves only to confirm a belief in the certainty of a creator".”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Confirm"?How does "Confirm" change by context?
2. to make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by phone or writing
確定（安排、會議等）
I need to confirm my flight reservation.
我需要確認我的航班預訂。
She called to confirm the appointment for next Tuesday.
她打電話來確認下週二的預約。
3. to make someone feel or believe something more strongly
使確信；使堅信
His strange behavior confirmed my suspicions.
他奇怪的行為證實了我的懷疑。
The experience confirmed her decision to change careers.
這次經歷讓她更堅定了轉換職業的決定。
4. to formally approve someone in a new job or position, especially after a trial period
正式批准（任命）；使轉正
She was confirmed as the new CEO last month.
她上個月被正式任命為新任執行長。
His contract will be confirmed after the six-month probation.
他的合約將在六個月試用期後轉為正式。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Confirm"?How to make natural sentences with "Confirm"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| confirm + noun | 確認（某事物） | Please confirm your flight details. (請確認您的航班資訊。) |
| confirm + that clause | 證實、確認（某事） | The report confirms that sales have increased. (報告證實銷售額已上升。) |
| confirm + wh- clause | 確認（細節、時間等） | We need to confirm when the meeting will start. (我們需要確認會議何時開始。) |
| be confirmed + as + noun | 被正式任命為… | She was confirmed as the new director. (她被正式任命為新主管。) |
| confirm + to + person + that clause | 向（某人）確認… | He confirmed to me that the project was on schedule. (他向我確認專案進度正常。) |
用法說明
How is "Confirm" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Confirm"?
confirm doing vs confirm to do
- confirm doing 表示「證實、確認已經發生或正在發生的事情」，動名詞
doing在這裡指一個事實或已完成的動作。 - confirm to do 在標準英語中幾乎不使用。正確表達未來或意圖的結構是 confirm that... will... 或 agree/arrange/promise to do。
- 當
confirm後方直接接動詞時，只會使用動名詞形式confirm doing，用來確認該動作本身。 - 要表達「確認將會做某事」，應使用
confirm that子句，而非confirm to do。 EN: The data confirms spending more on research. 翻譯: 數據證實了在研究上花費更多。
EN:She confirmed that she will attend the meeting.
翻譯:她確認她將會參加會議。
總結建議
使用 confirm doing 來確認一個事實或已發生的動作，而表達未來的確認應使用 confirm that... will... 的結構，避免使用 confirm to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Confirm" and similar words?How to choose "Confirm" vs alternatives?
confirm vs verify
「confirm」強調對已知或預期事物的最終確定或批准；「verify」則側重於透過檢查、調查或證據來確認事實或準確性。
confirm vs affirm
「confirm」側重於透過外部證據或權威來證實；「affirm」則強調基於信念或自信的公開聲明或斷言。
confirm vs validate
「confirm」廣泛用於確認事實、安排或想法；「validate」則特指根據標準、規則或系統要求確認其有效性、合法性或正確性。
口語用法
How is "Confirm" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Confirm"?
引述
在對話中，常用來引述或確認剛剛聽到的資訊，表示「所以你是說...」或「我確認一下...」。 EN: So, to confirm, you want the report by Friday? 翻譯: 所以，確認一下，你是希望報告在星期五前完成嗎？
EN:Just confirming—you said the meeting is at 3 PM, right?
翻譯:我確認一下——你剛說會議是下午三點，對吧？
語氣強調
用於加強語氣，表示強烈的同意或認可，常帶有「沒錯」、「確實如此」的意味。 EN: That's exactly what happened. I can confirm that. 翻譯: 事情就是那樣發生的。我可以證實這一點。
EN:A: "Was it really that bad?" B: "I can confirm it was."
翻譯:A: "真的有那麼糟嗎？" B: "我可以確認，確實如此。"
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，作為短暫的停頓填充詞，類似「嗯...讓我想想...」。 EN: The results were... confirm... inconclusive, actually. 翻譯: 結果是... 確認... 其實是不確定的。
EN:We need to, uh, confirm the details before moving forward.
翻譯:我們需要，呃，確認細節後再繼續推進。
正式書寫注意：在正式書面語（如報告、論文、正式信件）中，應避免將 "confirm" 用作停頓填充詞。引述或強調的用法也應使用更完整、正式的句式，例如 "This serves to confirm that..." 或 "It can be confirmed that..."，而非口語中簡短的 "Just confirming..."。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Confirm"?What fixed phrases with "Confirm" should I remember?
confirm that
confirm that [clause]
確認（某個事實或情況）
confirm a reservation
confirm a/the [booking/reservation/appointment]
確認預訂/預約
confirm suspicions
confirm [sb's] suspicions/fears
證實（某人的）懷疑/擔憂
confirm in writing
confirm [sth] in writing
書面確認
confirm the time
confirm the [time/date/details]
確認時間/日期/細節
confirm someone's identity
confirm [sb's] identity
確認某人身分
waiting to confirm
be waiting to confirm / have yet to confirm
有待確認
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Confirm"?Which "Confirm" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I confirm you that the meeting is tomorrow.
✓I confirm that the meeting is tomorrow.
「confirm」後面通常直接接「that」子句，或使用「confirm + 受詞 + to + 某人」的結構，但不會用「confirm you that」。
×I want to confirm if the flight is on time.
✓I want to confirm whether the flight is on time.
在正式或書面英語中，「confirm」後面接間接問句時，較常使用「whether」而非「if」來引導，以表達更明確的確認意圖。
×The test confirmed that he is sick.
✓The test confirmed that he was sick.
當「confirm」的主詞是非人（如報告、測試、證據），且其確認的內容是過去已存在的事實或狀態時，後面的「that」子句時態通常與主句一致，使用過去式。
×I am confirming the reservation.
✓I will confirm the reservation. / I would like to confirm the reservation.
「confirm」表示一個瞬間完成的動作，通常不用進行式來表達「將要確認」的意圖。應使用未來式或「would like to」等結構來表達意圖。
×Can you confirm me?
✓Can you confirm it? / Can you confirm that for me?
「confirm」是及物動詞，需要一個明確的受詞（如事情、資訊、預約）。不能單獨以人作為直接受詞來表示「為某人確認」。
×It confirms to the standard.
✓It conforms to the standard.
這是混淆「confirm」（確認、證實）和「conform」（符合、遵守）。「confirm」不用來表達「符合標準」的意思。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Confirm"?What are tense/participle forms of "Confirm"?
confirms(3rd_singular)confirming(present_participle)confirmed(past)confirmed(past_participle)