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单词 definitely
释义
definitely
adverb
uk
/ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/us
/ˈdef.ən.ət.li/
B1
without anydoubt:
肯定，当然，毫无疑问
Have you definitelydecidedto go to Costa Rica?你百分之百决定去哥斯达黎加了吗？
He definitely said he'd be here.他肯定地说了他会到这里来的。
"Are you going to havechildren?" "Oh, definitely(= without anydoubt)."“你们打算要孩子吗？”“噢，当然了。”
"She's not coming?" "No, definitely not."“这么说她不会来了？”“对，肯定不会来了。”
Synonyms
certainly(IN NO DOUBT)
decidedly
More examples
  • Is thisdishdefinitelyovenproof?
  • Herattitudehas definitelychangedfor thebettersince shestartedthis newjob.
  • Englandhave definitely been theweakersidein the firsthalfof thegame.
  • Thatballwas definitely in! It wasnowherenear theline!
  • I definitelysawSandra getting on thebus, so she must havedecidednot toworklate.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Certainty
  • (as) clear as dayidiom
  • (as) sure as eggs is eggsidiom
  • and that's flat!idiom
  • assured
  • assuredly
  • decidedly
  • deffo
  • definite
  • definitive
  • definitively
  • nailsomethingon
  • nailed on
  • natch
  • not miss a beatidiom
  • not miss/skip a beatidiom
  • solidity
  • squarely
  • watertight
  • would
  • you can bet your lifeidiom
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Grammar

Adverbs as short responses (definitely,certainly)
We often use some adverbs in speaking as short responses to show attitude or viewpoint:…
(Definition ofdefinitelyfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

definitely| American Dictionary

definitely
adverb
us
/ˈdef·ə·nət·li/
without anydoubt;certainly:
I don’t like thatplace– I’m definitely not going back there.
"Are you really going toquityourjob?" "Definitely!"
Note:
  • Definitely is often used for emphasis, esp. in speech.
(Definition ofdefinitelyfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdefinitely

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The height originally planned was reduced by 100 ft anddefinitelyfixed at 160 metres.
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The book isdefinitelyuseful for both undergraduate and graduate courses.
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This isdefinitelytrue and the authors don't claim otherwise.
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In addition to the dry appearance the bulbs are frequently quitedefinitelybelow the size to be expected and are somewhat soft.
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The authorsdefinitelytake a liberal economic approach, which is mainly formulated in chapters eleven and twelve.
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Itdefinitelyhas some advantages in analyses of mapping experiments in which numerous traits are recorded.
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This result implies that rather complex mechanisms might be involved for cover crops or soil amendments in controlling plant-parasitic nematodes, whichdefinitelyneed further investigation.
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Such a large value of energy candefinitelynot be possible with cavity dumped oscillators, especially delivering pulses of 10- 20 femtosecond (fs).
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As a detailed and thorough analysis of language norms and practices, the bookdefinitelyaddresses a specialized audience.
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It isdefinitelya worthwhile addition to university, college, and public libraries.
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In the marginal zones of the landscape many settlements weredefinitelyabandoned.
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Thatdefinitelyexcludes any double-layer behaviour, but could admit soliton solutions under the right initial conditions.
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It is both deadly serious and refreshingly thoughtful,definitelya friendly-priced good read.
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For it is precisely the great parties that are oftendefinitelycommitted, objectively as well as in their relations toward one another.
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The range of possible control options is very large, though the modulesdefinitelyhave to cooperate in any centrally-imposed control strategy.
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