英语词汇“definitive”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

adj

A definitive answer is a final one. A definitive decision by a court of law is one that will not be changed. A definitive translation is one everyone turns to as correct. Definitive means authoritative, conclusive, final.

Be careful not to confuse definitive with definite. Definite means clearly defined. You can have a definite opinion that JFK could not have been assassinated by a lone gunman, but the definitive interpretation remains that of the Warren Commission Report, which held there was only one.

CHOOSE YOUR WORDS

definitely / definitively

Use definitely and definitively when there's no doubt, but save definitely for emphasis and definitively for the final say. If you definitely want to go to a party, but your mom definitively says no, then you aren't going. Quit asking.

Definitely means something is definite — it's unmistakable and clearly defined. It's definitely getting warmer on this planet. It can also mean, "Sure" or "Yes" in response to a question. Would you like cake? Definitely! If you forget how to spell it, just think definite plus -ly (keep the e). Here are some examples of definitely in action:

'No, you don't fail,' he assures her. 'You definitely pass.' (Washington Post)

It's best to wear comfy footwear, and definitely not heels, as their spikes can get stuck in the wooden walkway. (Washington Post)

I definitely felt like a little child again, doing the things I love to do, which is play hockey. (Los Angeles Times)

Definitively is a stronger word — anything definitive is official or conclusive. If a doctor gives you a definitive diagnosis, you know exactly what's wrong. It's not a promise that something will happen; it's a done deal. Just add -ly for definitively (once again, keep the e), to say things like, The court has ruled definitively in favor of the defendant. Here are more examples:

They are obsessed with them—especially the kind that are never definitively solved. (Time)

Since 2007, the government has eluded its responsibility and has now invented this farce of a discovery to definitively seize the property. (Los Angeles Times)

It is hard to say definitively, because Apple didn't provide exact figures for comparison. (Wall Street Journal)

As you can see, while there are definitely similarities between these two words, they are at heart definitively different! And that's final.

WORD FAMILY

definitive: definitively+/definite: definitely, definiteness, definitive, indefinite/indefinite: indefinitely, indefiniteness, indefinity

USAGE EXAMPLES

Everyone should read “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America,” which shows how racism adapts to every anti-racist victory.

Seattle Times(Jan 02, 2017)

The test neither definitively proves nor disproves residents’ belief about the new trains.

Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016)

First, across the industry, each poll's top-line number was reported as definitive.

Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016)

1adj clearly defined or formulated

Syn

unequivocal
explicit, expressed

precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication

2adj of recognized authority or excellence

the definitive work on Greece

Syn

authoritative, classic, classical
standard

established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence

3adj supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement

a definitive verdict

Syn

determinate
conclusive

forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question

单词	definitive
释义	definitive (once / 2214 pages) adj A definitive answer is a final one. A definitive decision by a court of law is one that will not be changed. A definitive translation is one everyone turns to as correct. Definitive means authoritative, conclusive, final. Be careful not to confuse definitive with definite. Definite means clearly defined. You can have a definite opinion that JFK could not have been assassinated by a lone gunman, but the definitive interpretation remains that of the Warren Commission Report, which held there was only one. CHOOSE YOUR WORDS definitely / definitively Use definitely and definitively when there's no doubt, but save definitely for emphasis and definitively for the final say. If you definitely want to go to a party, but your mom definitively says no, then you aren't going. Quit asking. Definitely means something is definite — it's unmistakable and clearly defined. It's definitely getting warmer on this planet. It can also mean, "Sure" or "Yes" in response to a question. Would you like cake? Definitely! If you forget how to spell it, just think definite plus -ly (keep the e). Here are some examples of definitely in action: 'No, you don't fail,' he assures her. 'You definitely pass.' (Washington Post) It's best to wear comfy footwear, and definitely not heels, as their spikes can get stuck in the wooden walkway. (Washington Post) I definitely felt like a little child again, doing the things I love to do, which is play hockey. (Los Angeles Times) Definitively is a stronger word — anything definitive is official or conclusive. If a doctor gives you a definitive diagnosis, you know exactly what's wrong. It's not a promise that something will happen; it's a done deal. Just add -ly for definitively (once again, keep the e), to say things like, The court has ruled definitively in favor of the defendant. Here are more examples: They are obsessed with them—especially the kind that are never definitively solved. (Time) Since 2007, the government has eluded its responsibility and has now invented this farce of a discovery to definitively seize the property. (Los Angeles Times) It is hard to say definitively, because Apple didn't provide exact figures for comparison. (Wall Street Journal) As you can see, while there are definitely similarities between these two words, they are at heart definitively different! And that's final. WORD FAMILY definitive: definitively+/definite: definitely, definiteness, definitive, indefinite/indefinite: indefinitely, indefiniteness, indefinity USAGE EXAMPLES Everyone should read “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America,” which shows how racism adapts to every anti-racist victory. Seattle Times(Jan 02, 2017) The test neither definitively proves nor disproves residents’ belief about the new trains. Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016) First, across the industry, each poll's top-line number was reported as definitive. Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016) 1adj clearly defined or formulated Syn unequivocal explicit, expressed precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication 2adj of recognized authority or excellence the definitive work on Greece Syn authoritative, classic, classical standard established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence 3adj supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement a definitive verdict Syn determinate conclusive forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question
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