1550s, from Latin definitus "defined, bounded, limited," past participle of definire (see define). Definite means "defined, clear, precise, unmistakable;" definitive means "having the character of finality."
双语例句
1. 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。
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2. 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。
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3. Mary is very definite about this.
玛丽对此非常肯定。
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4. In a double-blind trial, there were definite improvements.
