indefinitely

/ɪnˈdefɪnətli/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈdefɪnətli/ (ame, ipa)

indefinitely — adverb

1. in a way that continues from now onward without anyone deciding when, if ever, i

1.副詞B2
釋義

in a way that continues from now onward without anyone deciding when, if ever, it will stop.

例句

The factory was closed indefinitely after the chemical spill in March.

passive: be closed indefinitely

Adaeze cannot stay in Lisbon indefinitely without renewing her work visa.

verb + indefinitely with named subject

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反義詞

文法句型

verb + indefinitely

be + past participle + indefinitely

用法筆記

Typically modifies verbs of stopping, waiting, continuing, or being held — postpone, suspend, delay, detain, stay, continue. Often passive in news and legal contexts. Implies the speaker does not know or will not commit to an end point, not that the situation will literally last forever.

常見錯誤

❌The match was cancelled indefinitely yesterday at 3 p.m.
✅The match was postponed indefinitely yesterday.
💡'cancelled' already means the event is off, so 'indefinitely' adds nothing; pair it with words that imply waiting.
❌She will live in Tokyo indefinitely until next June.
✅She will live in Tokyo indefinitely.
💡the word means no fixed end, so pairing it with a clear end date is contradictory.