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ˈdefɪnətli 副词 Emphasize   [Adv V Def·In·Ite·Ly Awl Adverb

word definitely
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/de̱fɪnɪtli/
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[ADV-GRADED 副词]清楚地;明显地;肯定地;当然 You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion.
  [ADV before v]
  [emphasis]
  • I'm definitely going to get in touch with these people...

    我肯定会跟这些人取得联系。

  • Something should definitely be done about that...

    对此一定要采取一些措施。

  • 'I think the earlier ones are a lot better.' —'Mm, definitely.'

    “我觉得早前的那些要好得多。”——“嗯,毫无疑问。”

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[ADV 副词]明确地;确定地 If something has been definitely decided, the decision will not be changed.
  [ADV before v]
  • He told them that no venue had yet been definitely decided.

    他告诉他们还没有确定下场地。


Oxford def·in·ite·ly AWL / ˈdefɪnətli ; NAmE ˈdefɪnətli / adverb 1 ( informal) a way of emphasizing that sth is true and that there is no doubt about it 肯定;没问题;当然;确实 I definitely remember sending the letter. 我记得这封信肯定发出去了。 ‘Was it what you expected?’ ‘Yes, definitely.’ “那是你所期待的吗?”“当然是。” ‘Do you plan to have children?’ ‘Definitely not!’ “你们打算要孩子吗?”“绝对没这个打算!” Some old people want help; others most definitely do not. 有些老人想要得到帮助,有些却根本不需要。 2 in a way that is certain or that shows that you are certain 确切地;明确地;清楚地 The date of the move has not been definitely decided yet (= it may change). 搬迁日期还未完全确定下来。 Please say definitely whether you will be coming or not. 请说清楚,你来还是不来。 def·in·ite·ly / ˈdefɪnətli ; NAmE ˈdefɪnətli /
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definitelydef‧i‧nite‧ly /ˈdefɪnətli, ˈdefənətli/ ●●● S1 AWL adverb
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without any doubt SYN  certainly:  ‘Do you reckon Margot will be there?’ ‘Definitely not.’ The hotel fitness centre is definitely worth a visit. I definitely need a holiday.
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明确地(53%),肯定地(39%),当然地(8%)
adv.清楚地,当然;明确地,肯定地

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