单词 | definite |
释义 | adjectivenoun🔑 def·in·iteAW BrE /ˈdefɪnət/ NAmE /ˈdefɪnət/ adjective 🔑 ~ (that… )sure or certain ; unlikely to change 肯定的;确定的;不会改变的◆ Can you give me a definite answer by tomorrow ? 你最晚明天能给我一个确定的答复吗?◆ Is it definite that he's leaving ? 他肯定要离开吗?◆ I've heard rumours , but nothing definite . 我听到一些流言,但都不确定。◆ a definite offer of a job 明确给予一份工作◆ I'm not sure —I can find out for definite if you like . 我没把握,如果你愿意,我可以去核实。◆ That's definite then , is it ? 那么,那是确切的了,是吗?◆ They have very definite ideas on how to bring up children . 关于如何培养孩子,他们有非常明确的想法。certainbound ⬥ sure ⬥ definite ⬥ guaranteedThese are all words describing sth that will definitely happen or is definitely true.以上各词均指某事肯定、必定会发生或属实。certainthat you can rely on to happen or be true指确实、确定、肯定(会发生或是事实):◆It's certain that they will agree.他们肯定会同意。◆They are certain to agree.他们肯定会同意。bound[not before noun ] certain to happen, or to do or be sth指肯定会、一定会NOTEBound is only used in the phrase bound to do/be, etc. * bound 只用于 bound to do/be 等短语中:◆There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced.新系统引进后肯定会有变化。◆You've done so much work—you're bound to pass the exam.你下了这么大功夫,一定能通过考试。surecertain to happen or be true; that can be trusted or relied on指必定、无疑(会发生或是事实)或不容置疑、确切、可靠:◆She's sure to be picked for the team.她肯定会入选该队。◆It's sure to rain.一准会下雨。definite(ratherinformal ) certain to happen; that is not going to change指必将发生、不会改变:◆Is it definite that he's leaving?他肯定要离开吗?guaranteedcertain to have a particular result指肯定会、必定会(有特定结果):◆That kind of behaviour is guaranteed to make him angry.那样的行为肯定会让他生气。Patternscertain/sure of sthcertain/bound/sure/guaranteed to do sthcertain/definite that…I couldn't say for certain/sure/definite.🔑 easily or clearly seen or understood ; obvious 清楚的;明显的SYN clear◆ The look on her face was a definite sign that something was wrong . 一看她的神色就知道出事了。◆ There was a definite feeling that things were getting worse . 人们明显感到事情越来越糟。[not before noun ]~ (about something ) | ~ (that… )(of a person 人) sure that sth is true or that sth is going to happen and stating it to other people 肯定;有把握◆ I'm definite about this . 我对这事毫无疑问。🔑 def·in·iteAW BrE /ˈdefɪnət/ NAmE /ˈdefɪnət/ noun [sing. ](informal ) sth that you are certain about or that you know will happen ; sb who is sure to do sth 肯定的事(或人)◆ 'We're moving our office to Glasgow .' 'That's a definite , is it ?' “我们的办事处要搬到格拉斯哥去。” “这事儿定了,是吗?”◆ 'Is Sarah coming to the party ?' 'Yes , she's a definite .' “萨拉要来参加聚会吗?” “是的,她肯定来。” |
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