definite

adj.

1. 肯定的；确定的；不会改变的
   sure or certain; unlikely to change
   1. Can you give me a definite answer by tomorrow?
      你最晚明天能给我一个确定的答复吗？
   2. Is it definite that he's leaving?
      他肯定要离开吗？
   3. I've heard rumours, but nothing definite.
      我听到一些流言，但都不确定。
   4. a definite offer of a job
      明确给予一份工作
   5. I'm not sure─I can find out for definite if you like.
      我没把握——如果你愿意我可以去核实。
   6. That's definite then, is it?
      那么，那是确切的了，是吗？
   7. They have very definite ideas on how to bring up children.
      关于如何培养孩子，他们有非常明确的想法。
2. 清楚的；明显的
   easily or clearly seen or understood; obvious
   1. The look on her face was a definite sign that something was wrong.
      一看她的神色就知道出事了。
   2. There was a definite feeling that things were getting worse.
      人们明显感到事情越来越糟。
3. 肯定；有把握
   sure that sth is true or that sth is going to happen and stating it to other people
   1. I'm definite about this.
      我对这事毫无疑问。

noun

1. 肯定的事（或人）
   sth that you are certain about or that you know will happen; sb who is sure to do sth
   1. ‘We're moving our office to Glasgow.’ ‘That's a definite, is it?’
      “我们的办事处要搬到格拉斯哥去。”“这事儿定了，是吗？”
   2. ‘Is Sarah coming to the party?’ ‘Yes, she's a definite.’
      “萨拉要来参加聚会吗？”“是的，她肯定来。”

1. ADJ-GRADED 明确的;确定的
   If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
   1. It's too soon to give a definite answer...
      要给出一个明确的答复，现在还为时过早。
   2. Her Royal Highness has definite views about most things...
      女王陛下对大多数事情都有明确的观点。
   3. She made no definite plans for her future.
      她对未来没有确定的计划。
2. ADJ (证据或信息)确凿的，确切的
   Definite evidence or information is true, rather than being someone's opinion or guess.
   1. We didn't have any definite proof...
      我们没有任何确实的证据。
   2. If you have any definite news of my husband, please let me know...
      如果有我丈夫的确切消息，请一定告诉我。
   3. The police had nothing definite against her.
      警方没有掌握对她不利的确凿证据。
3. ADJ-GRADED 清楚的;明显的;无疑的
   You use definite to emphasize the strength of your opinion or belief.
   1. There has already been a definite improvement...
      已经有了显著的改进。
   2. That's a very definite possibility.
      那是很有可能的。
4. ADJ-GRADED 肯定的;有把握的
   Someone who is definite behaves or talks in a firm, confident way.
   1. Mary is very definite about this.
      玛丽对此非常肯定。
5. ADJ-GRADED 清晰的;分明的
   A definite shape or colour is clear and noticeable.
   1. Studying his face in the bathroom mirror he wished he had more definite features.
      看着浴室镜子中的脸，他真希望自己的五官能够更分明一些。

1. A good crowd will be a definite advantage to me and the rest of the team.
   大批观众无疑将成为我和其他队员的一大优势。
2. We have this definite certitude that Cicippio will be freed.
   我们非常肯定西西皮欧能够获释。
3. On young girls it can look really great, but there is a definite age cut-off on this.
   年轻女孩儿穿上会很漂亮，但那件衣服绝对是有年龄限制的。
4. It's too soon to give a definite answer
   要给出一个明确的答复，现在还为时过早。
5. Her Royal Highness has definite views about most things
   女王陛下对大多数事情都有明确的观点。
6. She made no definite plans for her future.
   她对未来没有确定的计划。
7. We didn't have any definite proof
   我们没有任何确实的证据。
8. If you have any definite news of my husband, please let me know
   如果有我丈夫的确切消息，请一定告诉我。
9. The police had nothing definite against her.
   警方没有掌握对她不利的确凿证据。
10. There has already been a definite improvement
    已经有了显著的改进。
11. That's a very definite possibility.
    那是很有可能的。
12. Mary is very definite about this.
    玛丽对此非常肯定。
13. Studying his face in the bathroom mirror he wished he had more definite features.
    看着浴室镜子中的脸，他真希望自己的五官能够更分明一些。
14. In a double-blind trial, there were definite improvements.
    在双盲试验中，改善效果明显。
15. Now what we need is definite proof that we can lay before the prime minister.
    如今，我们需要的是可呈交给首相的确凿证据。
16. When you came away you made a definite effort to mix.
    你离开时一定要努力和大家搞好关系。
17. When we have something definite to say, we shall be shouting it from the rooftops.
    如果有确切的消息要宣布，我们会让大家都知道。
18. He hemmed and hawed but wouldn't say anything definite.
    他总是哼儿哈儿的，就是不说句痛快话。
19. They must have a definite replay, yes or no.
    他们必须得到一个要么是要么非的明确回答。
20. The plan has not yet taken definite form.
    该计划尚未定形。
21. Let's feel out the situation first before we take any definite steps.
    我们先把情况摸清楚，再采取具体措施。
22. You must give a definite answer to the question. There's no getting round it.
    你必须明确回答这个问题，想绕是绕不过去的。
23. It's definite that he'll come.; He is sure to come.
    他肯定会来。
24. Let's make it definite--we'll meet at 6 o'clock.
    咱们说死了，6点钟见面。
25. He hummed and hawed, giving no definite reply.
    他闪烁其词，不做肯定答复。
26. We demand a definite answer.
    我们要求明确的答案。
27. Over my dead body. that's one sport I'm definite he's not going in for.
    说什么我也不同意，这是我坚决反对他参加的唯一的一项体育运动。
28. Please discuss the matter, I have no definite opinion yet.
    这件事请你们讨论，我没有定见。
29. In the absence of definite evidence the prisoner was set free.
    因缺乏确凿证据，囚犯被释放了。
30. I demanded a definite answer.
    我要求一个明确的答复。

  definite distinct evident【导航词义：明白的，明显的】

  definite adj. 明确的，确切的

〔辨析〕指答复、安排等明确肯定、不会改变的；也可指事物显而易见的。

  distinct adj. 清晰的，明显的

〔辨析〕指可以清楚地看到、听到或闻到的。

  evident adj. 明显的

〔辨析〕指根据事实显而易见的。

  concrete definite factual specific【导航词义：具体的，明确的】

  concrete adj. 具体的，确实的

〔辨析〕指基于事实而非想象或猜测的，也指物体具体有形的。

  definite adj. 确切的，明确的

〔辨析〕指清楚无误或不会改变的。

  factual adj. 事实的

〔辨析〕指基于具体事实或与事实有关的。

  specific adj. 明确的，具体的

〔辨析〕指具体而详细的。

adj

1. known for certain
   1. it is definite that they have won

2. precise
   1. I want a definite answer
   2. a definite statement of the terms of the will
   3. a definite amount
   4. definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol
   5. the wedding date is now definite
   6. a definite drop in attendance