1. the act of confirming or the state of being confirmed
確認的行為或被確認的狀態
We are waiting for confirmation of the flight booking.
我們正在等待航班預訂的確認。
The manager gave his confirmation that the project could proceed.
經理確認了該項目可以繼續進行。
Confirmation Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
confirmation
noun
快速理解
What does "Confirmation" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Confirmation"?
「confirmation」指對某事的證實、確認，或宗教中的堅信禮。
- 1
證實
EN: official proof that something is true or has happened.
翻譯: 對某事為真或已發生的正式證明。
- 2
確認
EN: a statement or action that makes something definite or final.
翻譯: 使某事確定或最終定案的聲明或行動。
- 3
堅信禮
EN: a Christian ceremony in which a person confirms the promises made at their baptism.
翻譯: 基督教儀式，信徒在其中確認其受洗時所立的誓約。
小提醒：注意「confirmation」與「verification」都涉及確認，但「confirmation」更強調對已知或預期事物的正式認可，而「verification」更側重於透過證據檢驗真偽。
發音（How to Pronounce "Confirmation" in English）
How to pronounce "Confirmation" in English?"Confirmation" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Confirmation" from YouTube Videos
Rev. Tom Honey: How could God have allowed the tsunami?
TED
“I can remember someone saying this to me, with her eyes shining with enthusiasm at this wonderful confirmation of her faith and the goodness of God.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Confirmation"?How does "Confirmation" change by context?
2. evidence that proves something is true or correct
證明某事屬實或正確的證據
The DNA test provided confirmation of his identity.
DNA檢測為他的身份提供了確認。
We need concrete confirmation before we can announce the news.
我們需要確鑿的證據才能宣布這個消息。
3. a religious ceremony in which a person affirms their Christian faith
（基督教）堅信禮，一種確認個人基督教信仰的宗教儀式
She received her confirmation at the age of fourteen.
她在十四歲時接受了堅信禮。
The bishop will perform the confirmation ceremony next Sunday.
主教將在下週日主持堅信禮儀式。
4. a formal statement or document that confirms an arrangement
確認某項安排的正式聲明或文件
Please bring your booking confirmation to the hotel reception.
請將您的預訂確認文件帶到酒店接待處。
You will receive an email confirmation after completing the purchase.
完成購買後，您將收到一封電子郵件確認函。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Confirmation"?How to make natural sentences with "Confirmation"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| confirmation + of + noun | 對…的確認 | We are awaiting confirmation of the flight details. (我們正在等待航班細節的確認。) |
| confirmation + that + clause | 確認…（某事） | She gave me confirmation that the meeting was cancelled. (她向我確認會議已經取消了。) |
| in confirmation of + noun | 作為對…的確認 | He sent an email in confirmation of our agreement. (他發了一封電子郵件作為對我們協議的確認。) |
| seek/await/need + confirmation | 尋求/等待/需要確認 | The board needs confirmation from the legal team before proceeding. (董事會在進行前需要法律團隊的確認。) |
| get/receive + confirmation | 得到/收到確認 | Did you get confirmation of your hotel booking? (你收到酒店預訂的確認了嗎？) |
| official/formal + confirmation | 官方/正式的確認 | We are still waiting for official confirmation from the government. (我們仍在等待政府的官方確認。) |
用法說明
How is "Confirmation" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Confirmation"?
confirmation of doing vs confirmation to do
- confirmation of doing 通常用於描述對一個已發生或正在進行的具體事實、行為或狀態的確認。介系詞
of後面接動名詞 (V-ing)。 - confirmation to do 則較為少見，通常出現在較正式的語境中，表示對未來某項行動、計畫或責任的確認或承諾。介系詞
to後面接動詞原形。 - 在大多數日常及正式文件中，confirmation of + N/V-ing 是最常見且自然的用法。
- 當
confirmation作為主詞或受詞時，其後接的動詞形式需根據其後的介系詞 (of或to) 來決定。 EN: We received confirmation of booking the conference room. 翻譯: 我們收到了預訂會議室的確認。
EN:The manager gave his confirmation to proceed with the project next quarter.
翻譯:經理確認了下一季度推進該專案。
總結建議
一般情況下，使用 confirmation of doing 來表示對事實或已發生行為的確認最為穩妥且自然。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Confirmation" and similar words?How to choose "Confirmation" vs alternatives?
confirmation vs verification
「confirmation」通常指對已知或預期事物的正式認可或批准，帶有主觀或權威性。而「verification」則強調透過證據、測試或事實來驗證真實性或準確性，過程更為客觀。
confirmation vs validation
「confirmation」側重於對資訊或狀態的認可與批准。而「validation」則更強調證明某事物（如理論、方法、情感）的有效性、正當性或價值。
confirmation vs affirmation
「confirmation」通常指來自外部或權威的正式確認。而「affirmation」則更常指個人或團體對信念、價值或事實的正面聲明或肯定，帶有主觀和鼓勵的意味。
口語用法
How is "Confirmation" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Confirmation"?
引述
在對話中，用來引述或確認剛剛聽到的資訊，以確保理解正確。 EN: So just to get confirmation, the meeting is at 3 PM tomorrow? 翻譯: 所以跟你確認一下，會議是明天下午三點嗎？
EN:I need confirmation on this: you said the report is due Friday, not Thursday?
翻譯:我需要確認這一點：你說報告是星期五交，不是星期四？
語氣強調
用於加強語氣，表示某件事是確定的、無庸置疑的。 EN: That's not a rumor; it's a confirmation from the boss himself. 翻譯: 那不是謠言，是老闆本人親口證實的。
EN:The test results are a clear confirmation of our theory.
翻譯:測試結果明確證實了我們的理論。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，作為一個短暫的停頓填充詞，通常與「a」或「the」連用。 EN: We're waiting for a... confirmation... before we can proceed. 翻譯: 我們在等一個…確認…才能繼續進行。
EN:It's just a confirmation, really, nothing to worry about.
翻譯:這只是一個確認而已，真的沒什麼好擔心的。
注意：在正式書面寫作（如報告、論文）中，應避免將 "confirmation" 用作停頓填充詞，以保持文體的嚴謹與流暢。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Confirmation"?What fixed phrases with "Confirmation" should I remember?
confirmation of
confirmation of [something]
對某事的確認
written confirmation
written confirmation
書面確認
await confirmation
await confirmation
等待確認
confirmation bias
confirmation bias
確認偏誤
receive confirmation
receive confirmation
收到確認
in confirmation of
in confirmation of [something]
作為對某事的確認
confirmation number
confirmation number
確認號碼
seek confirmation
seek confirmation
尋求確認
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Confirmation"?Which "Confirmation" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I need a confirm for my booking.
✓I need a confirmation for my booking.
「confirm」是動詞，這裡需要名詞形式。在需要名詞的語境中（如冠詞 a 之後），應使用「confirmation」。
×Please send me a confirmation email for confirm.
✓Please send me a confirmation email to confirm.
介系詞使用錯誤。表達目的時，應使用「to + 動詞原形」（不定詞），而不是「for + 動詞原形」。
×He gave me a confirmations about the meeting time.
✓He gave me confirmation about the meeting time.
「confirmation」作為「確認」這個抽象概念時，通常是不可數名詞，前面不加冠詞「a」，也不使用複數形式。
×The confirmation of the news were surprising.
✓The confirmation of the news was surprising.
主詞是單數名詞「confirmation」，因此動詞應使用單數形式「was」，而不是複數的「were」。
×I haven't got any confirmation yet.
✓I haven't received any confirmation yet.
雖然「get」在口語中常見，但在較正式的書面或商務溝通中，「receive」是更準確的動詞來搭配「confirmation」。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Confirmation"?What are tense/participle forms of "Confirmation"?