validate /ˈvælɪˌdeɪt/ CET6 TEM8 ( validating, validated, validates )

• 1. 

  V-T To validate something such as a claim or statement means to prove or confirm that it is true or correct. 证实 [正式]

  例：

  This discovery seems to validate the claims of popular astrology.

  这一发现似乎证实了流行占星术的一些观点。

• 2. 

  validation N-VAR 确认

  例：

  When we want validation for our decisions we often turn to friends for advice and approval.

  当我们想要获得对我们的决定的确认时，我们经常向朋友们求得建议和认可。

• 3. 

  V-T To validate a person, state, or system means to prove or confirm that they are valuable or worthwhile. 证实…有价值

  例：

  The Academy Awards appear to validate his career.

  这些奥斯卡金像奖看来证实了他的职业生涯的价值。

• 4. 

  validation N-VAR 认可

  例：

  I think the film is a validation of our lifestyle.

  我想这部电影是对我们的生活方式的一种认可。