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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 4082 COCA: 6780

definite

adjective
/ˈdefɪnət/
/ˈdefɪnət/
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  1. 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?
    • No definite conclusions can be drawn from this study. 从这项研究中不能得出明确的结论。
    • 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。
    • definite that… 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。
    • for definite 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?
    Synonyms certaincertain
    • bound
    • sure
    • definite
    • guaranteed
    These are all words describing something that will definitely happen or is definitely true.
    • certain that you can rely on to happen or be true:
      • 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 something. 指肯定会、一定会Bound is only used in the phrase bound to do/​be, etc.: You’ve done so much work—you’re bound to pass the exam.There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced.
    • sure certain to happen or be true; that can be trusted or relied on:
      • She’s sure to be picked for the team.她肯定会入选该队。
      • It’s sure to rain.必定会下雨。
    • definite (rather informal) 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?
    • guaranteed certain to have a particular result:
      • That kind of behaviour is guaranteed to make him angry.那样的行为肯定会让他生气。
    Patterns
    • certain/​sure of something
    • certain/​bound/​sure/​guaranteed to do something
    • certain/​definite that…
    • I couldn’t say for certain/​sure/​definite.
    Extra Examples
    • Have they made you a definite offer of a job?他们确定给你一份工作了吗?
    • She has very definite views on this subject.她对这个问题有非常明确的看法。
    • I need a definite yes or no.我需要一个明确的是或否。
    Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyb1
  2. easily or clearly seen or understood; obvious清楚的;明显的 synonym 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。
    • a definite plus/advantage 明显的优势
    • There was a definite improvement in the sound 声音有了明显的改善
  3. [not before noun] (of a person) sure that something is true or that something is going to happen and stating it to other people肯定;有把握
    • definite about something I'm definite about this.我对这事毫无疑问。
    • He was pretty definite about the price.他对价格相当确定。
    • definite that… She was definite that they weren't coming till next week.她确信他们下周才会来。
    Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyb2
  4. Word Originmid 16th cent.: from Latin definitus ‘defined, set within limits’, past participle of definire, from de- (expressing completion) + finire ‘finish’.

definite

noun
/ˈdefɪnət/
/ˈdefɪnət/
[singular] (informal)
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  1. something that you are certain about or that you know will happen; somebody who is sure to do something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。”
    Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyb2
    Word Originmid 16th cent.: from Latin definitus ‘defined, set within limits’, past participle of definire, from de- (expressing completion) + finire ‘finish’.
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 4082 COCA: 6780
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 4082 COCA: 6780
definite adj.
certain (a definite answer) marked (a definite sign/feeling)
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 4082 COCA: 6780
definite
Certain about something: certain, sure, positive...
True, definite and based on facts: true, certain, objective...
Words used to describe speech style: brokenly, colloquial, definite...

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