absolutely
absolutely — 副詞
1. to a total degree, with no part left out — used when you want to stress that wha
完全；確實
用來強調某事百分之百為真
to a total degree, with no part left out — used when you want to stress that what you say is fully true.
Wen was absolutely sure she had locked the front door before leaving for work.
Wen 完全確定她出門上班前已經把大門鎖好了。
absolutely + adjective for emphasising certainty
The judges agreed that the young pianist's performance was absolutely flawless.
評審一致認為這位年輕鋼琴家的演出完全無懈可擊。
Nikolai absolutely refuses to eat anything that contains coriander.
Nikolai 絕對拒絕吃任何含有香菜的食物。
Before take-off, the flight attendant told Hugo that fastening his seat belt was absolutely necessary.
起飛前，空服員告訴 Hugo 繫好安全帶是絕對必要的。
Rohan trusts his grandmother absolutely and tells her every secret.
Rohan 完全信任他的奶奶，什麼祕密都告訴她。
- completely
neutral and slightly more formal
- totally
more informal, very close in meaning
- utterly
stronger; usually with negative or extreme qualities
文法句型
absolutely + adjective
absolutely + verb
用法筆記
Often pairs with adjectives or verbs that already carry a clear meaning of truth, certainty, or refusal — adds force rather than meaning. Distinguish from sense 2, which pairs only with already-extreme adjectives like 'amazing' or 'awful'.
常見錯誤
2. to the highest possible level — placed before words that already describe an ext
極其；非常
搭配本身就極端的形容詞或情緒動詞
to the highest possible level — placed before words that already describe an extreme feeling or quality (such as 'wonderful', 'awful', or 'love'), in places where 'very' would not normally fit.
The view from the top of Yangmingshan was absolutely breathtaking that morning.
那天早上從陽明山頂望出去的景色美得令人屏息。
absolutely + extreme adjective (breathtaking)
Grandma's homemade dumplings are absolutely delicious, even better than the famous shop downtown.
奶奶手做的水餃超級好吃，比樓下那家有名的店還要美味。
Priya absolutely adores her new puppy and carries her everywhere in a small bag.
Priya 超愛她的新小狗，到哪裡都用小袋子把牠帶在身邊。
The traffic on the way to the airport was absolutely terrible after the heavy rain.
大雨之後前往機場的路上交通糟透了。
The children were absolutely thrilled when they saw snow for the first time.
孩子們第一次看到雪時興奮極了。
- totally
informal, almost interchangeable in this sense
- utterly
often paired with negative extremes (utterly awful)
- completely
slightly more neutral, less emotional
文法句型
absolutely + extreme adjective
absolutely + emotional verb
用法筆記
Pairs with 'ungradable' adjectives (huge, freezing, perfect, awful) and strong emotion verbs (love, hate, adore). Saying 'very perfect' sounds wrong; 'absolutely perfect' is natural. Distinguish from sense 1, which works with ordinary gradable adjectives.
常見錯誤
3. used on its own, or before a short reply, to mean 'yes, definitely' — a warm and
當然；沒問題
口語中強烈表示同意或允許
used on its own, or before a short reply, to mean 'yes, definitely' — a warm and confident way to agree with someone or to grant permission.
"Could you babysit Emma on Friday night?" "Absolutely, I'd love to."
「你星期五晚上可以幫我顧 Emma 嗎？」「當然好啊，我很樂意。」
stand-alone reply meaning a strong yes
"Do you think the new policy will help small farmers?" the reporter asked. "Absolutely," the minister replied.
記者問：「你認為新政策會幫助小農嗎？」部長回答：「當然會。」
When Sofia asked her coach if she could skip practice, he said, "Absolutely, take a rest day."
當 Sofia 問教練她可不可以翹一次練習，他說：「當然可以，去休息一天吧。」
"May I borrow your bicycle for the afternoon?" "Absolutely, just bring it back before dinner."
「我可以借你的腳踏車一個下午嗎？」「沒問題，晚餐前還我就好。」
Dr. Beatriz nodded and said, "Absolutely, your test results look very healthy."
田中醫師點點頭說：「當然，你的檢查報告看起來非常健康。」
- definitely
similar but a touch less enthusiastic
- certainly
more formal, also used to grant permission
- of course
implies the answer was obvious
文法句型
one-word reply: 'Absolutely!'
'Absolutely' + short clause
用法筆記
Almost always spoken; sounds warmer and more enthusiastic than a plain 'yes'. Often the entire reply on its own, sometimes followed by a short justifying clause. Distinguish from sense 4, which uses the same word with 'not' to mean a strong refusal.
常見錯誤
4. in the phrases 'absolutely not', 'absolutely no', or 'absolutely never' — a firm
絕對不；萬不
搭配 not／no 表達堅決否定
in the phrases 'absolutely not', 'absolutely no', or 'absolutely never' — a firm, no-room-for-discussion way to disagree, refuse a request, or deny permission.
"Can I have another cookie before dinner?" Mom shook her head and answered, "Absolutely not."
「我可以在晚餐前再吃一塊餅乾嗎？」媽媽搖頭回答：「絕對不行。」
'Absolutely not' as a refusal of permission
There is absolutely no excuse for hitting a classmate, no matter how angry you feel.
不管你多生氣，動手打同學都是絕對不可原諒的。
absolutely + no for total denial
The coach told the team that lateness would absolutely never be tolerated again this season.
教練告訴隊員，這個球季絕對不會再容忍任何人遲到。
When asked if he had taken the missing money, the cashier said, "Absolutely not — check the cameras yourself."
被問到是否拿走了不見的錢時，收銀員說：「絕對沒有，你自己看監視器。」
Riding a motorbike without a helmet is absolutely forbidden on this campus.
在這個校園內，騎機車不戴安全帽是絕對被禁止的。
- definitely not
very close, slightly less forceful
- by no means
more formal written equivalent
- in no way
formal; emphasises full denial
- absolutely
the same word used alone means a strong yes (sense 3)
文法句型
'Absolutely not' as a stand-alone reply
Absolutely + no/never/nothing
用法筆記
Frequently appears as the two-word reply 'Absolutely not.' Strong and final — softer alternatives are 'I don't think so' or 'not really'. Distinguish from sense 3 (strong yes) — the meaning flips entirely with 'not', 'no', or 'never'.