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Indefinite Vague Word Definite ɪn'defɪnət Answer 可能”或“也许”是一个非常不确定的答案 重点词汇

Front indefinite
Pron [ɪn'defɪnət]
Back 【INDEFINITE】
"Maybe" or "perhaps" is a very indefinite answer.
“可能”或“也许”是一个非常不确定的答案。
【重点词汇】
indefinite adj. 不确定的 反: definite
Vocab
indefinitevague or not clearly defined or stated

The adjective indefinite describes something that is vague or not clearly defined: “After injuring her knee in a riding accident, Gloria postponed her vacation for an indefinite period of time.”

You’ve probably noticed that a big chunk of the word indefinite is made up of a familiar word, definite — which means “specific” or “clearly defined.” The two words have common origins in the Latin word definitus (“definite”), but indefinite’s in- prefix gives the word the opposite meaning — "not clearly defined". Indefinite, wonderfully vague and undefined, is your friend for those times when your plans are up in the air (“indefinite plans”) or you don’t want to be pinned down to any particular timeframe (“on indefinite hiatus”).

All forms of 'indefinite' will appear on average once every 516 pages.
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