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indefinite adj.模糊的,不确定的,[语]不定的 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”). 1[ADJ 形容词]期限不定的；无限期的 If you describe a situation or period as indefinite, you mean that people have not decided when it will end.   [usu ADJ n]The trial was adjourned for an indefinite period.审判被无限期推迟。...an indefinite strike by government workers.公务人员的无限期罢工2[ADJ 形容词]不明确的；不清楚的 Something that is indefinite is not exact or clear. ...at some indefinite time in the future.在未来的某个时间...a handsome woman of indefinite age.年龄不明的端庄女子

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[in'definit] 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.” ★☆☆☆☆ 2008.0

英语单词	indefinite
英美音标	[in'definit]
中文释义	adj.模糊的,不确定的,[语]不定的
vocab简明	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.”
vocab扩展	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”).
柯林斯星级	★☆☆☆☆
柯林斯解释	1 [ADJ 形容词]期限不定的；无限期的 If you describe a situation or period as indefinite, you mean that people have not decided when it will end. [usu ADJ n] The trial was adjourned for an indefinite period. 审判被无限期推迟。 ...an indefinite strike by government workers. 公务人员的无限期罢工 2 [ADJ 形容词]不明确的；不清楚的 Something that is indefinite is not exact or clear. ...at some indefinite time in the future. 在未来的某个时间 ...a handsome woman of indefinite age. 年龄不明的端庄女子
来源	2008.0

Indefinite Word Vague Period Adj 形容词 In'definit Adj.模糊的,不确定的,[语]不定的