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/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ /ˈdɛfənɪt/

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noun

定语, 确指词。

(grammar) A word or phrase that designates a specified or identified person or entity.

Examples :

"The definite article "the" shows that we are talking about a specific house. "

确定语“the”表明我们正在谈论一栋特定的房子。

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noun

确定的事物，明确的事物

Anything that is defined or determined.

Examples :

"The definite answer to the math problem was 32. "

这道数学题的确定答案是32。

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adjective

确定的，明确的。

Having distinct limits.

Examples :

"definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval"

确定的尺寸；明确的衡量标准；一个确定的时期或间隔。

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adjective

确定的，明确的

Free from any doubt.

Examples :

"definite knowledge"

确凿的知识

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adjective

确定的，明确的，决定的。

Determined; resolved; decided.

Examples :

"After considering all the options, she made a definite decision to study abroad next year. "

在考虑了所有选项之后，她最终下定决心明年出国留学。

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adjective

确定的，明确的

Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing, or group of persons or things

Examples :

"the definite article"

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