definite

adjective

/ˈdefɪnət/

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 certain
certain
- 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.
- 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
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
[not before noun] (of a person人) 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

词源mid 16th cent.: from Latin definitus ‘defined, set within limits’, past participle of definire, from de- (expressing completion) + finire ‘finish’.

definite

noun

/ˈdefɪnət/

[singular] (informal)

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
词源mid 16th cent.: from Latin definitus ‘defined, set within limits’, past participle of definire, from de- (expressing completion) + finire ‘finish’.

词汇	definite
释义	definite adjective /ˈdefɪnət/ /ˈdefɪnət/ 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. 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 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 [not before noun] (of a person人) 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 词源mid 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) 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 词源mid 16th cent.: from Latin definitus ‘defined, set within limits’, past participle of definire, from de- (expressing completion) + finire ‘finish’.
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