definite
adjective uk/ˈdef.ɪ.nət/ us/ˈdef.ən.ət/
B2 确定的，肯定的；明确的
fixed, certain, or clear
The date for the meeting is now definite: 5 March . 开会的日期现在已经确定了：3月5日。
She has very definite opinions. 她的意见非常明确。
We need a definite answer by tomorrow. 我们需要在明天之前得到明确的答复。
"Are you sure I'm invited too?" "Yes, Dan was very definite about it on the phone." “你能肯定我也受到了邀请吗？”“当然，这一点丹在电话中说得很明确。”
There's been a definite improvement in your English since you came here. 从你到这儿以后你的英语确实有了进步。
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- There are definite weaknesses in their security arrangements.
- It's not definite that they'll accept our offer, but there's a sporting chance.
- There's a definite family likeness around the eyes.
- Having to travel such a long way to work is a definite minus.
- We'll have to wait until the new year before we can make any definite plans.
definite
noun [ C ] informal uk/ˈdef.ɪ.nət/ us/ˈdef.ən.ət/
确定之事，板上钉钉的事
something that is certain to happen
Let's make the 9th a definite - we'll have dinner and then go to the movies. 就定在9号吧——我们先去吃晚饭，然后去看电影。
She's a definite for the Olympic team. 她入选奥运会运动队是板上钉钉的事。