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Absolutely Emphasize ˈæbsəluːtli Sth Completely ˌæbsəˈluːtli Adv 副词

"absolutely" is an adverb meaning totally or completely. It can also be used emphatically to mean "yes" or "no", or to express strong agreement or refusal.

“absolutely” is an adverb meaning totally or completely. It can also be used emphatically to mean "yes" or "no", or to express strong agreement or refusal.

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[ADV 副词]完全地;彻底地 Absolutely means totally and completely.
  [usu ADV adj/adv]
  [emphasis]
  • Jill is absolutely right...

    吉尔完全正确。

  • I absolutely refuse to get married...

    我决不结婚。

  • There is absolutely no difference!

    这绝对没有任何不同!

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[ADV 副词](用于强调)确实地,绝对地 Some people say absolutely as an emphatic way of saying yes or of agreeing with someone. They say absolutely not as an emphatic way of saying no or of disagreeing with someone.
  [ADV as reply]
  [emphasis]
  • 'It's worrying, isn't it?' – 'Absolutely.'...

    “这让人担忧,不是吗?”——“确实是。”

  • 'Did they approach you?' – 'No, absolutely not.'

    “他们找过你了吗?”——“没有,绝对没有。”


Oxford ab·so·lute·ly / ˈæbsəluːtli ; NAmE ˈæbsəluːtli / adverb 1 used to emphasize that sth is completely true (强调真实无误)绝对地,完全地 You're absolutely right. 你完全正确。 He made it absolutely clear. 他把此事讲得一清二楚。 2 absolutely no… , absolutely nothing used to emphasize sth negative 绝对不;完全没有 She did absolutely no work. 她一点活儿也没有干。 There's absolutely nothing more the doctors can do. 医生的确再也无计可施了。 3 used with adjectives or verbs that express strong feelings or extreme qualities to mean ‘extremely’ 极其 I was absolutely furious with him. 我被他气死了。 She absolutely adores you. 她极为崇拜你。 He's an absolutely brilliant cook. 他的厨艺精湛至极。 4 / ˌæbsəˈluːtli ; NAmE ˌæbsəˈluːtli / used to emphasize that you agree with sb, or to give sb permission to do sth (强调同意或允许)当然,对极了 ‘They could have told us, couldn't they?’ ‘Absolutely!’ “他们本来可以告诉我们的,不是吗?”“当然!” ‘Can we leave a little early?’ ‘Absolutely!’ “我们可以早一点离开吗?”“完全可以!” 5 absolutely not used to emphasize that you strongly disagree with sb, or to refuse permission (强调很不同意或不允许)当然不,绝对不行 ‘Was it any good?’ ‘No, absolutely not.’ “那有什么好处吗?”“绝对没有。” ab·so·lute·ly / ˈæbsəluːtli ; NAmE ˈæbsəluːtli /
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absolutelyab‧so‧lute‧ly /ˈæbsəluːtli, ˌæbsəˈluːtli/ ●●● S1 W3 adverb
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1completely and in every way:  He made his reasons for resigning absolutely clear. Are you absolutely sure? This cake is absolutely delicious.2used to emphasize something:  The burglars took absolutely everything. Jim knew absolutely nothing about the business when he joined the firm. He has absolutely no experience of marketing.3absolutely not! spoken used when you strongly disagree with someone or when you do not want someone to do something:  ‘Do you let your kids travel alone at night?’ ‘Absolutely not!’4absolutely! spoken used to say that you completely agree with someone
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完全地(62%),绝对地(38%)
adv.绝对地;完全地

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