单词 | affirmative |
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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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