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Affirmative Adj Gesture Question I 英[əˈfɜ:Mətɪv 美[əˈfɜrmətɪv Adj.肯定的;赞成的,同意的;积极的,乐观的;N.肯定词,肯定语;正方;确言,赞成

单词 affirmative
音标
英[əˈfɜ:mətɪv] 美[əˈfɜrmətɪv]
解释
adj.肯定的;赞成的,同意的;积极的,乐观的;n.肯定词,肯定语;正方;确言,赞成;
例句

ADJ
(话语、手势等)肯定的
An affirmative word or gesture indicates that you agree with what someone has said or that the answer to a question is 'yes'.
例:Haig was desperately eager for an affirmative answer...黑格非常渴望得到一个肯定的回答。
例:Dr Sinclair's affirmative nod seemed a shade reluctant.辛克莱博士虽然点头表示了同意,但还显得有点不情愿。

PHRASE
以肯定方式;表示赞成
If you reply to a question in the affirmative, you say 'yes' or make a gesture that means 'yes'.
例:He asked me if I was ready. I answered in the affirmative.他问我是否准备好了,我给出肯定的回答。

ADJ
(语法中)肯定的
In grammar, an affirmative clause is positive and does not contain a negative word.
变形
pl:affirmatives~adv:affirmatively~

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