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1、confirm
证实，证明(情况属实)
X-rays have confirmed that he has not broken any bones.
X光片证实他没有骨折。
These new statistics confirm our worst fears about the depth of the recession.
这些新的统计数据证实经济衰退已经严重到我们最为担忧的境地。
（某人）证实，肯定，确认
The spokesman confirmed that the area was now in rebel hands.
这位发言人证实该地区现已落入叛乱分子手中。
He confirmed what had long been feared.
他证实了人们长期以来的担心。
使坚定，使确信
It has confirmed me in my decision not to become a nun.
这使我更加坚定了不做修女的决心。
2、detain
拘留;扣押
The act allows police to detain a suspect for up to 48 hours.
该法令允许警方将嫌疑犯扣押最多48小时。
He was arrested and detained for questioning.
他遭到逮捕、拘留以接受问讯。
阻留;耽搁
Thank you. We won't detain you any further.
非常感谢。我们就不再耽搁您的时间了。
