affirmative是什么意思？

affirmative

英[əˈfɜ:mətɪv] 美[əˈfɜrmətɪv]

• adj. 肯定的，赞成的，同意的，积极的，乐观的；
• n. 肯定词，肯定语，正方，确言，赞成；

复数：affirmatives;

副词：affirmatively;

例句

• “I will” is an affirmative. “我愿意”是肯定语。
• An affirmative resolution of both Houses of Parliament is needed. 需要一个两院均持赞同意见的决议。
• the affirmative side in a debate 辩论中赞成的一方
• Her answer was affirmative. 她的回答是肯定的。
• Two negatives make an affirmative. 两个否定构成肯定.
• He moderates his assent with the halting affirmative. 他用踌躇的肯定词“是的”限制了他的强调语气.
• We are expecting an affirmative answer. 我们盼望得到肯定的答复.
• He replied in the affirmative to my question. 就我的问题他给予了肯定的回答.
• Seventy-nine voted in the affirmative, and none in the negative. 79人投赞成票，没有人投反对票。
• He asked me if I was ready. I answered in the affirmative. 他问我是否准备好了，我给出肯定的回答。

同义词

• adj.
  affirmative的同义词之：保证的,强调的,坚决的
  assertory, absolute, positive, emphatic, asseverative, insistent, affirming, declarative, affirmatory, assertive, predicative, categorical, assenting, dogmatic, declaratory,
• affirmative的同义词之：其他释义
  yes, favorable,

反义词

• adj.
  affirmative的反义词之：肯定的;承诺的
  negative,
• affirmative的反义词之：其他释义
  negative,

词组

• in the affirmative
  so as to accept or agree to a statement or request 接受，同意，表示赞成

英语六级真题

Some critics blame affirmative action – students admitted with lower test scores and grades from shaky high schools often struggle at elite schools.
出自-2011年6月阅读原文
Affirmative action should be held responsible
出自-2011年6月阅读原文

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• ADJ
  （话语、手势等）肯定的
  An affirmative word or gesture indicates that you agree with what someone has said or that the answer to a question is 'yes'.
  例句
  Haig was desperately eager for an affirmative answer... 黑格非常渴望得到一个肯定的回答。 Dr Sinclair's affirmative nod seemed a shade reluctant. 辛克莱博士虽然点头表示了同意，但还显得有点不情愿。
• PHRASE
  以肯定方式；表示赞成
  If you reply to a question in the affirmative, you say 'yes' or make a gesture that means 'yes'.
  例句
  He asked me if I was ready. I answered in the affirmative. 他问我是否准备好了，我给出肯定的回答。
• ADJ
  （语法中）肯定的
  In grammar, an affirmative clause is positive and does not contain a negative word.

英汉词典释义

• adj.
  肯定的
  We are expecting an affirmative answer. 我们盼望得到肯定的答复。 Her answer was affirmative. 她的回答是肯定的。
  (对辩论问题)表示赞成的，认可的
  the affirmative side in a debate 辩论中赞成的一方 An affirmative resolution of both Houses of Parliament is needed. 需要一个两院均持赞同意见的决议。
• n.
  肯定词；肯定语；肯定表达法
  “I will” is an affirmative. “我愿意”是肯定语。
  <逻辑>肯定命题；肯定的陈述
  Two negatives make an affirmative. 否定的否定是肯定。
  表示赞成，以肯定方式
  He replied in the affirmative to my question. 就我的问题他给予了肯定的回答。
• adv.

英英词典释义

• Noun
  1. a reply of affirmation;
  "he answered in the affirmative"
• Adjective
  1. affirming or giving assent;
  "an affirmative decision""affirmative votes""an affirmative nod""an affirmatory gesture"
  2. expecting the best;
  "an affirmative outlook"
  3. supporting a policy or attitude etc;
  "an affirmative argument"

行业词典

• 数学： 肯定［的］；又称 :肯定［的］(positive )；
  法律： 确定的；