1 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. 明确的;确定的
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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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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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She made no definite plans for her future.
她对未来没有确定的计划。
SYN specific, exact, precise, clear
2 ADJ [usually ADJ n] (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. (证据或信息)确凿的，确切的
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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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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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The police had nothing definite against her.
警方没有掌握对她不利的确凿证据。
SYN clear, explicit, black-and-white, clear-cut
3 ADJ-GRADED [ADJ n] 清楚的;明显的;无疑的 You use definite to emphasize the strength of your opinion or belief. 清楚的;明显的;无疑的 [emphasis]
SYN noticeable, marked, clear, decided
4 ADJ-GRADED 肯定的;有把握的 Someone who is definite behaves or talks in a firm, confident way. 肯定的;有把握的
5 ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n] 清晰的;分明的 A definite shape or colour is clear and noticeable. 清晰的;分明的
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| ADJ. | clear-cut, distinct, precise, specific; (ant.) ambiguous, vague 1 |
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