释义
v.
prove or show (something, especially a claim or an artistic work) to be true or genuine
证明（声明等）是确实的；证明（艺术品等）是真的
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they were invited to authenticate artefacts from the Italian Renaissance .他们应邀去鉴定意大利文艺复兴时期的工艺品。
validate
证实；确证
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the nationalist statements authenticated their leadership among the local community .民族主义者的声明证实了他们在当地的领导地位。
[no obj.]
【计算机】 （用户，程序）验证身份。
词源
"early 17th cent.: from medieval Latin