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1. confirm vt.证实; [法] 确认，批准
例句：X-rays have confirmed that he has not broken any bones
X光片证实他没有骨折。

2. investigate vt.调查; 研究; 审查
例句：Gas officials are investigating the cause of an explosion which badly damaged a house in Hampshire
煤气系统的官员正在调查一起瓦斯爆炸的起因，这起事故严重毁坏了汉普郡的一所房屋。

3. dismiss vt.解雇，把…免职; 遣散
例句：Mr Wakeham dismissed the reports as speculation
韦克厄姆先生把这些报道当作臆测而不予考虑。

4. announce vt.宣布; 述说; 声称; 预告
例句：He will announce tonight that he is resigning from office
他将于今晚宣布辞职。

5. consolidate vt.统一; 把…合成一体，合并
例句：Reading and writing may consolidate our learning.
阅读和写作可以巩固我们的学习成果。

6. detain vt.耽搁; 留住，阻住
例句：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。

7. immigration n.移居; 移民人数; 移民局检查站
例句: The government has decided to tighten its immigration policy.
政府决定实施更加严格的移民政策。

8. enhance vt.加强; 提高，增加
例句：They'll be keen to enhance their reputation abroad
他们会非常渴望提高他们在国外的声誉。