[reporting verb]state again as a fact; assert again strongly 重申,再一次断言 the prime minister reaffirmed his commitment to the agreement. 首相重申对协议的承诺。 [with clause]he reaffirmed that it was essential to strengthen the rule of law. 他重申了加强法治的必要性。 ■[with obj.]confirm the validity or correctness of (something previously established) 再确认(原来已确定的事物)的有效性(或正确性) the election reaffirmed his position as leader. 选举再次确认了他的领导位置。