definitively
/dɪˈfɪnətɪvli/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈfɪnətɪvli/ (ame, ipa) · /|ə̇vlē, -li/ (ame, mw)
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。
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。
- 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.