1 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'. (话语、手势等)肯定的 [formal]
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Haig was desperately eager for an affirmative answer.
黑格非常渴望得到一个肯定的回答。
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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。
SYN agreeing, confirming, positive, approving
2 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'. 以肯定方式;表示赞成 [formal]
3 ADJ (语法中)肯定的 In grammar, an affirmative clause is positive and does not contain a negative word. (语法中)肯定的
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