释义 |
ascerˈtaining, vbl. n. [f. as prec. + -ing1.] † Assurance, confirmation (obs.). (Now gerundial: see ascertain v. 5.)
1685Baxter Paraphr. N.T. Acts i. 9 The sight of Christ's Ascension must needs be..an ascertaining of the Apostles Faith. 1835Macready Remin. I. 472 On ascertaining the time. |