新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

substantiate

英  [səbˈstænʃieɪt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • substantiates , substantiating , substantiated

    1[T 及物动词] 证实

    To substantiate a statement or a story means to supply evidence which proves that it is true.

    近义词

    validate

    双语例句

    例:

    There is little scientific evidence to substantiate the claims.

    几乎没有能证实这些断言的科学证据。