释义 |
finite
—finite /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/
Ⅰ adjective (GRAMMAR) ► F0 in a form that shows the tense and subject of a verb, rather than the infinitive form or a participle: » In the following sentence 'go' is finite: "I often go to the cinema."Thesaurus+: ↑Verb forms, tenses and types of verbs
Ⅱ adjective (LIMITED) ► C2 having a limit or end: » The funds available for the health service are finite and we cannot afford to waste money.» We only have a finite amount of time to complete this task - we can't continue indefinitely.Thesaurus+: ↑Range and limits |