| 单词 | definite |
| 释义 | definite (defɪnɪt ) 1. adjective B1 If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed. It's too soon to give a definite answer. Her Royal Highness has definite views about most things. She made no definite plans for her future. Synonyms: specific, exact, precise, clear 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] B2 Definite evidence or information is true, rather than being someone's opinion or guess. We didn't have any definite proof. If you have any definite news of my husband, please let me know. The police had nothing definite against her. Synonyms: clear, explicit, black-and-white, clear-cut 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2 You use definite to emphasize the strength of your opinion or belief. [emphasis] There has already been a definite improvement. That's a very definite possibility. Synonyms: noticeable, marked, clear, decided 4. adjective Someone who is definite behaves or talks in a firm, confident way. Mary is very definite about this. 5. graded adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A definite shape or colour is clear and noticeable. Studying his face in the bathroom mirror he wished he had more definite features. Collocations: definite diagnosis To get a definite diagnosis, your mum will need a more detailed assessment. The Sun (2016) The definite diagnosis was tuboovarian abscess caused by actinomyces complicated with etiologically undeterminated cerebritis. 2018, 'UNILATERAL ACTINOMYCOTIC TUBO-OVARIAN ABSCESS COMPLICATED WITH CEREBRITIS – A CASE REPORT', Zdravniški Vestnik Despite the broad contamination range in this unconventional feed component, a definite diagnosis of mycotoxicosis could not be achieved. 2018, 'Current challenges in the diagnosis of zearalenone toxicosis as illustrated by a field case of hyperestrogenism in suckling piglets', Porcine Health Management The image studies, including a plain abdomen roentgenogram and sonogram, showed no definite diagnosis. 2013, 'Congenital Membrane Causing Duodenal Obstruction and Malpositioning of the Descending Colon', Pediatrics and Neonatology Despite the photographs, police say they had no definite evidence of the planned target. Times, Sunday Times As of 2011 there were still no reports of definite evidence, such as shatter cones or shocked quartz. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We have definite evidence of a wing failure. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There are many conjectures about the derivation of the name hfaletur, but no definite evidence exists. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Definite evidence for that view has not yet been found. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There was a definite feeling of failure. Times, Sunday Times A definite feeling it was all over. The Sun Instead of attempting to combine the sublime with the beautiful, 'every truthful work of art must express a definite feeling' - a singularity, extreme and provocative if necessary. The Times Literary Supplement I have a definite feeling of inheriting space. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It appears to have a definite goal, and the narrator describes the vista before it and the journey it has to tackle. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The book challenges the habitual idea of a progressive science working towards a definite goal. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It promotes leadership and cooperation according to the philosophies and objectives of the school and establishing ideals for the realization of definite goals. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The order included definite goals and timetables. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He had a definite idea of how he wanted the film to look. Times, Sunday Times She puts off painting and wallpaper, though she forms a definite idea for the little nursery. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Drawing first abstractly and without a definite idea, she will return to the work several times and refine images she sees in the primary, elemental composition. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Others, though, have more definite ideas. Times, Sunday Times He returned with very definite ideas about the kind of building he wanted and immediately announced a competition open to all architects. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There was a definite lack of manners. Times, Sunday Times A very definite lack of harmony brought effective coordination to a standstill. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This behaviour clearly indicates a lack of competence as a manager and a definite lack of the required supervisory skills necessary to properly address the concerns identified. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And there are definite limits to how far she'll stray with ingredients. Times, Sunday Times There were definite limits on what we could have achieved, but we never fully tested those limits. Times, Sunday Times This mechanical solution however has definite limits and usually must be supplemented with increased volume. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There seems to be a definite link. The Sun However, the researchers stressed that no definite link had been found and other experts said that the sample size of the study was small. Times, Sunday Times Upon examination of factors relevant to risk perception, there was no definite link found between perception and education or income. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was respected by outstanding contemporary medical doctors for his knowledge of medical literature and his skills, who made a definite link between anatomy and surgery. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These projects serve a specified purpose and fill a definite need. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 By comparing the strength of motivation for the resource with that for a definite need, we can measure the importance of a resource as perceived by the animals. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He said that hitting the bicyclist was a harrowing experience which imprinted on my mind the definite need for maintaining vision while driving in the rain. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Among all of those strange results this weekend, there was a definite pattern. Times, Sunday Times Although it seems to lack any definite pattern, pseudo random noise consists of a deterministic sequence of pulses that will repeat itself after its period. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Second, the perpetual change of the vital force follows a definite pattern of activity according to the two principles, the yin and yang. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Those still willing to encourage gap years require candidates to have a definite plan that shows they will do something worthwhile. Times, Sunday Times He decided to rebel even though he had no definite plan of rebellion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This has been on map for quite a time already but no definite plan has been devised. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He'll listen, but he has a very definite plan in mind as to how he wants his characters to act. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 So start making definite plans and mapping step-by-step action. The Sun A singing voice would be a definite plus as well. The Sun Crucially it achieves all this with little noise - a definite plus when you spend much of your day on the road. Times, Sunday Times It was, however, surprisingly easy to work out and a definite plus was that it could also be used in the shower. Times, Sunday Times The bed was extremely comfortable and the swanky coffee machine in the room was a definite plus. The Sun He certainly always returned calls (a definite plus in any reporter's book). Times, Sunday Times But there seemed to be more definite purpose in the shell-firing - and more result. Times, Sunday Times There was a definite purpose in getting the title back. The Sun Each one should have a definite purpose; for example, 60 minutes' low-intensity cardio or circuit training. Times, Sunday Times This mission from the beginning has existed for one definite purpose. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For their ability, perseverance and definite purpose they have been honored. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There's a definite sense among the audience of weariness with the commercialism that infuses modern-day festivities. Times, Sunday Times And there's a definite sense that hers has been a closely examined life. Times, Sunday Times There was a definite sense of impending heroic glory in the crowd of over 63,000 — this to watch effectively the second team. Times, Sunday Times There's a definite sense of 'us against the rest of the world' in their attitude to life. The Sun Most locals are warm and welcoming, and have a definite sense of pride in their city. Times, Sunday Times It was pure white and had no definite shape or form, resembling somewhat a great white shroud fitted with propelling fins. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 With all garden design, simple and definite shapes have more impact and help to hold the garden throughout the winter. Times, Sunday Times Megalith also denotes an item consisting of rock(s) hewn in definite shapes for special purposes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 确切的 Japanese: 明確な |
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