In an affirming manner; positively; affirmatively.
Late 15th century; earliest use found in John Hardyng (?1378–?1464), chronicler and forger. From affirm + -ing + -ly.
英汉双解词典包含464360条英汉词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。