To validate something such as a claim or statement means to prove or confirm that it is true or correct.
例句
This discovery seems to validate the claims of popular astrology.这个发现似乎能印证流行占星术的一些说法。...how that evidence was evaluated and validated by historians.历史学家如何评估和确认该证据
VERB
证明…有价值;认可
To validate a person, state, or system means to prove or confirm that they are valuable or worthwhile.
例句
She is looking for an image that validates her...她在寻求一种能够证明自己价值的形象。The Academy Awards appear to validate his career.奥斯卡金像奖似乎是对他事业的肯定。
英汉词典释义
vt.
使生效;使有法律效力
You need an official signature to validate the order.你要有正式的签字,这张汇票才能生效。In order to validate the agreement, both parties sign it.为使协议有效, 双方在上面签了字。
英英词典释义
Verb
1. declare or make legally valid
2. prove valid; show or confirm the validity of something