affirmatively
affirmatively — 副詞
1. used to describe an answer, signal, or action that clearly communicates agreemen
肯定地
表示同意或給予肯定答覆
used to describe an answer, signal, or action that clearly communicates agreement or acceptance — for example, nodding in reply or giving a definite 'yes'
Kofi nodded affirmatively when the teacher asked if he wanted more time.
Kofi 肯定地點了點頭，當老師問他是否需要更多時間時。
nodded affirmatively — physical gesture showing agreement
The committee members voted affirmatively on the new playground proposal.
委員會成員對新的遊樂場提案投了肯定票。
Nicholas asked Sari to join the team, and she answered affirmatively.
Nicholas 邀請 Sari 加入團隊，而她肯定地回答了。
"Did you finish the report?" Marco asked, and Eli replied affirmatively.
「報告做完了嗎？」Marco 問道，Eli 肯定地回應了。
When the judge read the final question, all twelve jurors responded affirmatively.
當法官宣讀最後一個問題時，全部十二位陪審員都肯定地回應了。
- positively
suggests enthusiasm more than simple agreement
- assentingly
very rare; used mainly in legal or formal writing
- negatively
expressing refusal or denial instead of agreement
文法句型
reply affirmatively
answer affirmatively
nod affirmatively
respond affirmatively
vote affirmatively
用法筆記
Typically used with verbs of communication (reply, answer, respond, nod) or formal decision-making (vote, rule). More formal than simply saying 'yes'.
常見錯誤
affirmatively — 形容詞
- affirmativelypositive
- more affirmativelycomparative
- most affirmativelysuperlative
1. having a good or constructive quality, rather than being harmful, discouraging,
正面的
表達積極、建設性的態度
having a good or constructive quality, rather than being harmful, discouraging, or critical — the opposite of negative in attitude, tone, or effect
The teacher gave Dario affirmative feedback that made him feel proud of his work.
老師給了 Dario 正面的回饋，讓他對自己的作品感到自豪。
affirmative feedback — positive and encouraging comments
Jiwoo tried to keep an affirmative attitude even when the project became difficult.
Jiwoo 努力保持正面的態度，即使專案變得困難。
affirmative attitude — collocation meaning a positive mindset
The doctor shared affirmative news about Hamza's recovery after the long treatment.
醫生分享了關於 Hamza 康復的正面消息，經過漫長治療後。
Yara pinned the affirmative letter from her coach above her desk at home.
Yara 把教練寫給她的正面信箋釘在家裡書桌上方。
Quinn's affirmative outlook helped the whole family stay hopeful during the move.
Quinn 的正面心態幫助全家人在搬家期間保持樂觀。
- positive
the most common everyday equivalent
- constructive
emphasises building something up rather than just being pleasant
- encouraging
focuses on giving hope or confidence
- negative
expressing criticism, denial, or a harmful attitude
文法句型
affirmative + attitude
affirmative + feedback
affirmative + outlook
affirmative + message
用法筆記
The most common sense of 'affirmative' in everyday English. Often used about attitudes, feedback, and general outlook. Contrast with adjective sense 3 (SUPPORTING A MOTION), which is limited to formal voting and proposal contexts.
常見錯誤
2. describing a statement or claim that declares something to be true, rather than
肯定的
斷言某事為事實的陳述
describing a statement or claim that declares something to be true, rather than asking a question or expressing uncertainty
The lawyer made an affirmative statement about the defendant's location that night.
律師就被告當晚的去向作出了肯定的陳述。
affirmative statement — asserting a fact rather than speculating
Kabir's report contained several affirmative claims that the company had broken the rules.
Kabir 的報告包含了幾項肯定該公司違規的聲明。
In court, a witness must give affirmative answers rather than guessing or speculating.
在法庭上，證人必須給出肯定的回答，而不是猜測。
The scientist published an affirmative conclusion based on five years of data.
那位科學家根據五年的數據發表了肯定的結論。
Sofia wrote an affirmative declaration that she had seen the accident herself.
Sofia 寫了一份肯定的聲明，表示她親眼看見了那場事故。
- declarative
emphasises the act of stating formally
- assertive
suggests confidence in stating something as fact
- interrogative
asking a question rather than stating a fact
文法句型
affirmative + statement
affirmative + claim
affirmative + declaration
用法筆記
Subject is usually a formal statement, claim, or declaration. Distinguish from adjective sense 1 (SHOWING POSITIVITY): this sense is about asserting truth, not about being encouraging or optimistic.
3. describing a vote, opinion, or official decision that favors accepting a formal
贊成的
對正式提案或動議表示支持
describing a vote, opinion, or official decision that favors accepting a formal proposal, plan, or motion
The board cast six affirmative votes and only two against the new building project.
董事會對新建案投了六張贊成票，只有兩張反對票。
affirmative votes — votes in favor of a formal proposal
Cyrus gave an affirmative opinion on the proposal to extend the library's opening hours.
Cyrus 對延長圖書館開放時間的提案表示了贊成意見。
For the motion to pass, the council needs at least nine affirmative responses.
要通過這項動議，委員會需要至少九個贊成回應。
The committee chair counted the affirmative ballots before announcing the final result.
委員會主席在宣布最終結果前，先清點了贊成票。
An affirmative ruling from the judge meant the case could move forward.
法官的贊成裁決意味著案件可以繼續進行。
- negative
voting against or rejecting a proposal
文法句型
affirmative + vote
affirmative + response
affirmative + ruling
affirmative + decision
用法筆記
Used in formal voting and decision-making contexts, such as board meetings, parliaments, and courts. The related noun phrase 'the affirmative' (noun sense 2) refers to the supporting side in a debate.
affirmatively — 名詞
1. a word, phrase, or gesture — such as 'yes', 'sure', or a nod — that signals acce
同意詞
像「好」或「是」這類表示同意的話語
a word, phrase, or gesture — such as 'yes', 'sure', or a nod — that signals acceptance or consent
Kofi waited for an affirmative from his boss before signing the new contract.
Kofi 在簽新合約前，等待老闆給出一個同意詞。
an affirmative — noun usage meaning a yes or agreement signal
The interviewer asked if Sofia could start on Monday, and she gave a quick affirmative.
面試官問 Sofia 是否能週一開始上班，她很快給了一個同意詞。
Nicholas replied with a firm affirmative when the coach asked who wanted extra practice.
當教練問誰想參加額外訓練時，Nicholas 用一個堅定的同意詞回應。
In many cultures, a simple nod serves as an affirmative without any words.
在許多文化中，一個簡單的點頭就可以充當同意詞，無需言語。
The manager expected an affirmative from every team member before moving ahead.
經理期望每位團隊成員都給出同意詞後才繼續推進。
- negative
a word or signal that refuses or denies, such as 'no'
文法句型
an affirmative
give an affirmative
wait for an affirmative
用法筆記
Always singular when used this way. Common in the phrases 'give an affirmative' and 'wait for an affirmative'. Less direct than simply saying 'yes' — often used in formal or professional settings.
2. in a formal debate, the team or person whose role is to argue in support of the
正方
辯論中支持議題的那一方
in a formal debate, the team or person whose role is to argue in support of the main topic or motion being discussed
Marco was assigned to the affirmative and had to defend the new school policy.
Marco 被分配到正方，必須為新的學校政策辯護。
the affirmative — debate terminology for the supporting side
The affirmative presented three strong reasons why the city should build more parks.
正方提出了三個有力的理由，說明城市為什麼應該建造更多公園。
After the affirmative finished speaking, the opposing side began their arguments.
正方發言完畢後，反方開始陳述他們的論點。
Eli prepared for weeks because he was leading the affirmative in the national competition.
Eli 準備了好幾個星期，因為他在全國比賽中擔任正方主辯。
The judge ruled that the affirmative had won the debate with clearer evidence.
裁判裁定正方以更清晰的證據贏得了這場辯論。
- proposition side
alternative debate term; less common than 'the affirmative'
- supporting team
plain-language equivalent for non-debate contexts
- the negative
the opposing side in a formal debate
文法句型
the affirmative
argue for the affirmative
lead the affirmative
用法筆記
Always used with 'the'. Refers specifically to a debate team or position, not to a single word of agreement. Contrast with noun sense 1 (WORD OF AGREEMENT), which refers to an expression of consent like 'yes'.