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Emphasize I Describe Word Definite 副词   [Adv V

英语单词 definitely
英美音标 英 ['defɪnətli] 美 ['defɪnətli]
中文释义 adv.肯定地;当然地;明确地
英语例句 (1) All the students that work hard can definitely pass the exam.
(2) I definitely will give my consent to your plan.
(3) Her views very definitely.
(4) He speaks very definitely, and I hope he acts definitely too.
中文例句 (1) 用功的学生必能通过考试。
(2) 我当然同意您的计划。
(3) 她非常明确地阐述自己的观点。
(4) 他说话很明确,我希望他行动也明确。
vocabulary简明 Use definitely to describe something you don’t have any doubt about. If you are certain you're going to see your friend's band play, you can assure him that you'll definitely be there.
vocabulary扩展 The adverb definitely is used to emphasize the certainty of whatever word it modifies. If you are sure you want apple pie, you could say you definitely want it. The base word definite can also mean "a certain limit," like the definite size a shelf must have to be. You wouldn't say "the carpenter definitely cuts the wood," to describe the exactness of the work; use precisely instead. AND, yes, definitely definitely has an e before the ly!
柯林斯解释
1
[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。

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