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definite adj.明确的；一定的；有把握的 (1) 他那些模糊的想法变成了一个明确的计划。(2) 工人们要求一个明确的答复。(3) 我们绝对支持您。(4) 他们肯定会签署这份合同吗？ This word is from the Latin definitus meaning "defined" or "limited." Definite can also be used to mean something is very clearly planned or certainly defined. If you have definite plans for the evening to go to the theater and out for a nice dinner at a steak house, you're probably not going to end up playing miniature golf and eating fast food instead.

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英 ['defɪnət] 美 ['defɪnət] (1) His vague ideas crystallized into a definite plan.(2) The workers demand a definite answer.(3) You have our definite support.(4) Is it definite that they will sign that contract? Definite is an adjective describing something that is known for certain. For example, there is no more definite way to get into trouble with a police officer than speeding in front of the police station with a broken taillight. 1[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]明确的；确定的 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...要给出一个明确的答复，现在还为时过早。Her Royal Highness has definite views about most things...女王陛下对大多数事情都有明确的观点。She made no definite plans for her future.她对未来没有确定的计划。2[ADJ 形容词](证据或信息)确凿的，确切的 Definite evidence or information is true, rather than being someone's opinion or guess.   [usu ADJ n]We didn't have any definite proof...我们没有任何确实的证据。If you have any definite news of my husband, please let me know...如果有我丈夫的确切消息，请一定告诉我。The police had nothing definite against her.警方没有掌握对她不利的确凿证据。3[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]清楚的；明显的；无疑的 You use definite to emphasize the strength of your opinion or belief.   [ADJ n]  [emphasis]There has already been a definite improvement...已经有了显著的改进。That's a very definite possibility.那是很有可能的。4[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]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.玛丽对此非常肯定。5[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]清晰的；分明的 A definite shape or colour is clear and noticeable.   [usu ADJ n]Studying his face in the bathroom mirror he wished he had more definite features.看着浴室镜子中的脸，他真希望自己的五官能够更分明一些。

英语单词	definite
英美音标	英 ['defɪnət] 美 ['defɪnət]
中文释义	adj.明确的；一定的；有把握的
英语例句	(1) His vague ideas crystallized into a definite plan. (2) The workers demand a definite answer. (3) You have our definite support. (4) Is it definite that they will sign that contract?
中文例句	(1) 他那些模糊的想法变成了一个明确的计划。 (2) 工人们要求一个明确的答复。 (3) 我们绝对支持您。 (4) 他们肯定会签署这份合同吗？
vocabulary简明	Definite is an adjective describing something that is known for certain. For example, there is no more definite way to get into trouble with a police officer than speeding in front of the police station with a broken taillight.
vocabulary扩展	This word is from the Latin definitus meaning "defined" or "limited." Definite can also be used to mean something is very clearly planned or certainly defined. If you have definite plans for the evening to go to the theater and out for a nice dinner at a steak house, you're probably not going to end up playing miniature golf and eating fast food instead.
柯林斯解释	1 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]明确的；确定的 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... 要给出一个明确的答复，现在还为时过早。 Her Royal Highness has definite views about most things... 女王陛下对大多数事情都有明确的观点。 She made no definite plans for her future. 她对未来没有确定的计划。 2 [ADJ 形容词](证据或信息)确凿的，确切的 Definite evidence or information is true, rather than being someone's opinion or guess. [usu ADJ n] We didn't have any definite proof... 我们没有任何确实的证据。 If you have any definite news of my husband, please let me know... 如果有我丈夫的确切消息，请一定告诉我。 The police had nothing definite against her. 警方没有掌握对她不利的确凿证据。 3 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]清楚的；明显的；无疑的 You use definite to emphasize the strength of your opinion or belief. [ADJ n] [emphasis] There has already been a definite improvement... 已经有了显著的改进。 That's a very definite possibility. 那是很有可能的。 4 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]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. 玛丽对此非常肯定。 5 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]清晰的；分明的 A definite shape or colour is clear and noticeable. [usu ADJ n] Studying his face in the bathroom mirror he wished he had more definite features. 看着浴室镜子中的脸，他真希望自己的五官能够更分明一些。

Definite Adj Graded 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词 Police N Plans Opinion [Usu