adj.肯定的; 確定的; 不會改變的; 清楚的; 明顯的; 肯定; 有把握
n.肯定的事(或人)

復(fù)數(shù)：definites

牛津詞典

adj.

肯定的；確定的；不會改變的sure or certain; unlikely to change

Can you give me a definite answer by tomorrow?你最晚明天能給我一個確定的答復(fù)嗎？

Is it definite that he's leaving?他肯定要離開嗎？

I've heard rumours, but nothing definite.我聽到一些流言，但都不確定。

a definite offer of a job明確給予一份工作

I'm not sure─I can find out for definite if you like.我沒把握——如果你愿意我可以去核實。

That's definite then, is it?那么，那是確切的了，是嗎？

They have very definite ideas on how to bring up children.關(guān)于如何培養(yǎng)孩子，他們有非常明確的想法。

清楚的；明顯的easily or clearly seen or understood; obvious

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.人們明顯感到事情越來越糟。

肯定；有把握sure that sth is true or that sth is going to happen and stating it to other people

I'm definite about this.我對這事毫無疑問。

noun

肯定的事（或人）sth that you are certain about or that you know will happen; *** who is sure to do sth

‘We're moving our office to Glasgow.’ ‘That's a definite, is it?’“我們的辦事處要搬到格拉斯哥去?！薄斑@事兒定了，是嗎？”

‘Is Sarah coming to the party?’ ‘Yes, she's a definite.’“薩拉要來參加聚會嗎？”“是的，她肯定來。”

柯林斯詞典

ADJ-GRADED 明確的;確定的If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.It's too soon to give a definite answer...要給出一個明確的答復(fù)，現(xiàn)在還為時過早。

Her Royal Highness has definite views about most things...女王陛下對大多數(shù)事情都有明確的觀點。

She made no definite plans for her future.她對未來沒有確定的計劃。

ADJ (證據(jù)或信息)確鑿的，確切的Definite evidence or information is true, rather than being someone's opinion or guess.We didn't have any definite proof...我們沒有任何確實的證據(jù)。

If you have any definite news of my hu***and, please let me know...如果有我丈夫的確切消息，請一定告訴我。

The police had nothing definite against her.警方?jīng)]有掌握對她不利的確鑿證據(jù)。

ADJ-GRADED 清楚的;明顯的;無疑的You use definite to emphasize the strength of your opinion or belief.There has already been a definite improvement...已經(jīng)有了顯著的改進。

That's a very definite possibility.那是很有可能的。

ADJ-GRADED 肯定的;有把握的Someone who is definite behaves or talks in a firm, confident way.Mary is very definite about this.瑪麗對此非?？隙?。

ADJ-GRADED 清晰的;分明的A definite shape or colour is clear and noticeable.Studying his face in the bathroom mirror he wished he had more definite features.看著浴室鏡子中的臉，他真希望自己的五官能夠更分明一些。

雙語例句

A good crowd will be a definite advantage to me and the rest of the team. 大批觀眾無疑將成為我和其他隊員的一大優(yōu)勢。

We have this definite certitude that Cicippio will be freed. 我們非常肯定西西皮歐能夠獲釋。

On young girls it can look really great, but there is a definite age cut-off on this. 年輕女孩兒穿上會很漂亮，但那件衣服絕對是有年齡限制的。

It's too soon to give a definite answer 要給出一個明確的答復(fù)，現(xiàn)在還為時過早。

Her Royal Highness has definite views about most things 女王陛下對大多數(shù)事情都有明確的觀點。

She made no definite plans for her future. 她對未來沒有確定的計劃。

We didn't have any definite proof 我們沒有任何確實的證據(jù)。

If you have any definite news of my hu***and, please let me know 如果有我丈夫的確切消息，請一定告訴我。

The police had nothing definite against her. 警方?jīng)]有掌握對她不利的確鑿證據(jù)。

There has already been a definite improvement 已經(jīng)有了顯著的改進。

That's a very definite possibility. 那是很有可能的。

Mary is very definite about this. 瑪麗對此非?？隙?。

Studying his face in the bathroom mirror he wished he had more definite features. 看著浴室鏡子中的臉，他真希望自己的五官能夠更分明一些。

In a double-blind trial, there were definite improvements. 在雙盲試驗中，改善效果明顯。

Now what we need is definite proof that we can lay before the prime minister. 如今，我們需要的是可呈交給首相的確鑿證據(jù)。

When you came away you made a definite effort to mix. 你離開時一定要努力和大家搞好關(guān)系。

When we have something definite to say, we shall be shouting it from the rooftops. 如果有確切的消息要宣布，我們會讓大家都知道。

He hemmed and hawed but wouldn't say anything definite. 他總是哼兒哈兒的，就是不說句痛快話。

They must have a definite replay, yes or no. 他們必須得到一個要么是要么非的明確回答。

The plan has not yet taken definite form. 該計劃尚未定形。

Let's feel out the situation first before we take any definite steps. 我們先把情況摸清楚，再采取具體措施。

You must give a definite answer to the question. There's no getting round it. 你必須明確回答這個問題，想繞是繞不過去的。

It's definite that he'll come.; He is sure to come. 他肯定會來。

Let's make it definite--we'll meet at 6 o'clock. 咱們說死了，6點鐘見面。

He hummed and hawed, giving no definite reply. 他閃爍其詞，不做肯定答復(fù)。

We demand a definite answer. 我們要求明確的答案。

Over my dead body. that's one sport I'm definite he's not going in for. 說什么我也不同意，這是我堅決反對他參加的唯一的一項體育運動。

Please discuss the matter, I have no definite opinion yet. 這件事請你們討論，我沒有定見。

In the absence of definite evidence the prisoner was set free. 因缺乏確鑿證據(jù)，囚犯被釋放了。

I demanded a definite answer. 我要求一個明確的答復(fù)。

同義詞辨析

definitedistinctevident【導(dǎo)航詞義：明白的，明顯的】

definite adj. 明確的，確切的

〔辨析〕指答復(fù)、安排等明確肯定、不會改變的；也可指事物顯而易見的。

〔例證〕She demanded I give a definite answer.她要求我給出一個明確的答復(fù)。It is necessary to fix a definite date for the submission of your paper.有必要為你的論文提交定一個確切的日期。There was a definite feeling that things were getting better.人們明顯地感覺到情況越來越好。

distinct adj. 清晰的，明顯的

〔辨析〕指可以清楚地看到、聽到或聞到的。

〔例證〕There is a distinct smell of cigarettes in the room.房間里有一股明顯的煙味。The outline of the building became distinct.那棟大廈的輪廓變得清晰了。

evident adj. 明顯的

〔辨析〕指根據(jù)事實顯而易見的。

〔例證〕It was evident that she was excited.她顯然很激動。It was evident to him that she was lying about her age.他十分清楚她沒有說真實的年齡。His love for the girl was evident in all that he did.他所做的一切都清楚地表明他愛這個姑娘。Harry's courage during his illness was evident to all of us.患病期間哈里表現(xiàn)出的勇氣我們大家有目共睹。It is evident that there will be some job losses.很顯然，將會有一些人失業(yè)。

concretedefinitefactualspecific【導(dǎo)航詞義：具體的，明確的】

concrete adj. 具體的，確實的

〔辨析〕指基于事實而非想象或猜測的，也指物體具體有形的。

〔例證〕Do you have any concrete examples to give?你能舉出具體例子嗎？We have no concrete evidence.我們沒有具體的證據(jù)。He used concrete objects to teach addition and subtraction.他用實物來教加減法。

definite adj. 確切的，明確的

〔辨析〕指清楚無誤或不會改變的。

〔例證〕The staff members demand a definite answer.員工們要求給出明確的答復(fù)。These experts have very definite ideas on how to bring up children.關(guān)于如何培養(yǎng)孩子，這些專家有非常明確的想法。Fix a definite date for the meeting.定個確切的開會日期。

factual adj. 事實的

〔辨析〕指基于具體事實或與事實有關(guān)的。

〔例證〕This report contains some factual errors.這份報告中有一些與事實不符的錯誤。I've got a great deal of factual information to support my argument.我有大量的事實材料來支撐自己的論點。

specific adj. 明確的，具體的

〔辨析〕指具體而詳細的。

〔例證〕Here is a specific example of alcohol's effect on the body.這里有一個酒精對身體影響的具體例子。To be specific, I do system ***ysis and provide software support.具體地說，我作系統(tǒng)分析以及提供軟件方面的支持。

英英釋義

adj

known for certain

it is definite that they have won

precise

I want a definite answer

a definite statement of the terms of the will

a definite amount

definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol

the wedding date is now definite

a definite drop in attendance