definite
- adj.确定的;肯定;肯定的;一定的;明显的;清楚的;有把握;不会改变的
- n.肯定的事(或人)
de- 完全, 加强 + fin- 限制, 界限 + -ite ...的
definiteadj.
肯定的；确定的；不会改变的
sure or certain; unlikely to change
Can you give me a definite answer by tomorrow?
你最晚明天能给我一个确定的答复吗？
Is it definite that he's leaving?
他肯定要离开吗？
I've heard rumours, but nothing definite.
我听到一些流言，但都不确定。
a definite offer of a job
明确给予一份工作
I'm not sure─I can find out for definite if you like.
我没把握——如果你愿意我可以去核实。
That's definite then, is it?
那么，那是确切的了，是吗？
They have very definite ideas on how to bring up children.
关于如何培养孩子，他们有非常明确的想法。
清楚的；明显的
easily or clearly seen or understood; obvious
The look on her face was a definite sign that something was wrong.
一看她的神色就知道出事了。
There was a definite feeling that things were getting worse.
人们明显感到事情越来越糟。
肯定；有把握
sure that sth is true or that sth is going to happen and stating it to other people
I'm definite about this.
我对这事毫无疑问。
noun
sing.肯定的事（或人）
sth that you are certain about or that you know will happen; sb who is sure to do sth
‘We're moving our office to Glasgow.’ ‘That's a definite, is it?’
“我们的办事处要搬到格拉斯哥去。”“这事儿定了，是吗？”
‘Is Sarah coming to the party?’ ‘Yes, she's a definite.’
“萨拉要来参加聚会吗？”“是的，她肯定来。”
These are all words describing sth that will definitely happen or is definitely true.以上各词均指某事肯定、必定会发生或属实。
that you can rely on to happen or be true指确实、确定、肯定（会发生或是事实）：
It's certain that they will agree.
They are certain to agree.
他们肯定会同意。
[not before noun] certain to happen, or to do or be sth 指肯定会、一定会。
certain to happen or be true; that can be trusted or relied on指必定、无疑（会发生或是事实）或不容置疑、确切、可靠：
She's sure to be picked for the team.
她肯定会入选该队。
It's sure to rain.
一准会下雨。
( rather informal ) certain to happen; that is not going to change指必将发生、不会改变：
Is it definite that he's leaving?
他肯定要离开吗？
( formal ) certain to happen指必将发生、确定：
Victory seemed assured.
看来必胜无疑了。
They were assured of victory.
他们已经稳操胜劵。
definite
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ADJ-GRADED 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。
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ADJ (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.We didn't have any definite proof...
我们没有任何确实的证据。
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ADJ-GRADED 清楚的;明显的;无疑的
You use definite to emphasize the strength of your opinion or belief.There has already been a definite improvement...
已经有了显著的改进。
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ADJ-GRADED 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。
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ADJ-GRADED 清晰的;分明的
A definite shape or colour is clear and noticeable.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。
adj
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- known for certain
- it is definite that they have won
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- precise;explicit and clearly defined
- I want a definite answer
- a definite statement of the terms of the will
- a definite amount
- definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol
- the wedding date is now definite
- a definite drop in attendance
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Network literature has definite appreciating values , meanwhile , it has obvious aesthetic defects in inditing .
网络文学在具有一定的观赏性的同时，也有着不可回避的创作审美缺陷
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The traditional operating range equation in Hudson 's manual takes on the definite localization .
由Hudson手册给出的传统红外系统作用距离方程具有一定的局限性。
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She considers that it is too early to form a definite conclusion .
她认为现在下确切的结论还为时过早。
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I 'm not sure ─ I can find out for definite if you like .
我没把握——如果你愿意我可以去核实。
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The look on her face was a definite sign that something was wrong .
一看她的神色就知道出事了。
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He nibbled at the idea , but would not make a definite decision .
他对这个主意略感兴趣，但还不愿意作出明确决定。
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These statistics display a definite trend .
这些统计数据表现出一种明显的趋势。
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Our ideas began to crystallize into a definite plan .
我们的想法开始形成了一个明确的计划。
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I 've heard rumours , but nothing definite .
我听到一些流言，但都不确定。
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Is it definite that he 's leaving ?
他肯定要离开吗？
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She made no definite plans for her future .
她对未来没有确定的计划。
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When you came away you made a definite effort to mix .
你离开时一定要努力和大家搞好关系。
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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。
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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。
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There has already been a definite improvement
已经有了显著的改进。
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The police had nothing definite against her .
警方没有掌握对她不利的确凿证据。
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A good crowd will be a definite advantage to me and the rest of the team .
大批观众无疑将成为我和其他队员的一大优势。
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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。
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Now what we need is definite proof that we can lay before the prime minister .
如今，我们需要的是可呈交给首相的确凿证据。
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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。
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That 's a very definite possibility .
那是很有可能的。
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In a double-blind trial , there were definite improvements .
在双盲试验中，改善效果明显。
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On young girls it can look really great , but there is a definite age cut-off on this .
年轻女孩儿穿上会很漂亮，但那件衣服绝对是有年龄限制的。
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We didn 't have any definite proof
我们没有任何确实的证据。
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Mary is very definite about this .
玛丽对此非常肯定。
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When we have something definite to say , we shall be shouting it from the rooftops .
如果有确切的消息要宣布，我们会让大家都知道。
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We have this definite certitude that Cicippio will be freed .
我们非常肯定西西皮欧能够获释。
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There was a definite feeling that things were getting better .
人们明显地感觉到情况越来越好。
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These experts have very definite ideas on how to bring up children .
关于如何培养孩子，这些专家有非常明确的想法。
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The staff members demand a definite answer .
员工们要求给出明确的答复。
指答复、安排等明确肯定、不会改变的；也可指事物显而易见的。
She demanded I give a definite answer.
她要求我给出一个明确的答复。
It is necessary to fix a definite date for the submission of your paper.
有必要为你的论文提交定一个确切的日期。
There was a definite feeling that things were getting better.
人们明显地感觉到情况越来越好。
指可以清楚地看到、听到或闻到的。
There is a distinct smell of cigarettes in the room.
房间里有一股明显的烟味。
The outline of the building became distinct.
那栋大厦的轮廓变得清晰了。
指根据事实显而易见的。
It was evident that she was excited.
她显然很激动。
It was evident to him that she was lying about her age.
他十分清楚她没有说真实的年龄。
His love for the girl was evident in all that he did.
他所做的一切都清楚地表明他爱这个姑娘。
Harry's courage during his illness was evident to all of us.
患病期间哈里表现出的勇气我们大家有目共睹。
It is evident that there will be some job losses.
很显然，将会有一些人失业。
指基于事实而非想象或猜测的，也指物体具体有形的。
Do you have any concrete examples to give?
你能举出具体例子吗？
We have no concrete evidence.
我们没有具体的证据。
He used concrete objects to teach addition and subtraction.
他用实物来教加减法。
指清楚无误或不会改变的。
The staff members demand a definite answer.
员工们要求给出明确的答复。
These experts have very definite ideas on how to bring up children.
关于如何培养孩子，这些专家有非常明确的想法。
Fix a definite date for the meeting.
定个确切的开会日期。
指基于具体事实或与事实有关的。
This report contains some factual errors.
这份报告中有一些与事实不符的错误。
I've got a great deal of factual information to support my argument.
我有大量的事实材料来支撑自己的论点。
指具体而详细的。
Here is a specific example of alcohol's effect on the body.
这里有一个酒精对身体影响的具体例子。
To be specific, I do system analysis and provide software support.
具体地说，我作系统分析以及提供软件方面的支持。