0 a statement, often written, that an arrangement or meeting is certain -- （常指书面的）确认，确定
1 a statement or proof that something is true -- 证实；肯定
We are still awaiting confirmation of the exact number of casualties. 我们仍在等待确切的伤亡人数得到证实。
Her confession was no surprise to him, - just the confirmation of a long-held suspicion. 她的坦白并不使他惊讶，那只是证实了他长久以来的猜疑。
2 a ceremony in which someone is confirmed into the Christian Church -- （基督教的）坚信礼
Thank you for your booking. You will receive confirmation in the post within three working days.
If you need any confirmation of my story, just go and look outside.
This kind of story should never be published without official confirmation.
They have found a body but, as yet, we do not have confirmation that it is the missing girl.
If I was in any doubt about who had eaten the cake, Jack's chocolate-smeared face was enough confirmation!
