definitively
definitively — 副詞
1. in a final and fully settled way, so no further doubt, argument, or change is ex
最終；確定
以不再更動或爭辯的方式
in a final and fully settled way, so no further doubt, argument, or change is expected
The lab test did not definitively show whether the tap water was safe.
實驗室檢測還無法確定自來水是否安全。
definitively + show whether-clause
After two meetings, the board still had not definitively chosen a new chair.
開了兩次會後，董事會仍未最終選出新主席。
not definitively + chosen for an unfinished decision
A judge cannot definitively close the case until the missing files arrive.
在失蹤檔案送到之前，法官不能最終結案。
Mei's photo definitively proved that the mural was painted last week.
Mei 的照片最終證明那幅壁畫是上週畫的。
definitively + proved that-clause
The coach would not definitively name the starting keeper before Friday practice.
教練在週五練習前不願最終宣布先發守門員是誰。
definitively + name in an official announcement
- definitively prove
- definitively show
- definitively settle
- definitively choose
- definitively rule out
- conclusively
very close in meaning, but it leans more toward proof from evidence
- decisively
stresses firm action or a strong result more than final proof
- finally
broader and less formal; it can mean simply 'after a delay'
- tentatively
shows that the decision is still open to change
- provisionally
used for a temporary decision that may be revised later
文法句型
definitively + prove/show
not definitively + verb
definitively + settle/choose/close
用法筆記
Most often used with evidence, rulings, and decisions that settle a question once and for all. Distinguish it from definitely: definitely means certainly, while definitively stresses final proof or a final decision.
常見錯誤
同根字
- define動詞B1
- definition名詞B1
- definite形容詞B1
- definitely副詞B1
- definitive形容詞C1