absolutely
absolutely
ab∙so∙lute∙ly / ˈæbsəˌlutlɪ ; ˈæbsəlu:tli /
◙adv
1. completely and in every way
• 完全地; 绝对地:
»He made his reasons for resigning absolutely clear.
他把辞职的理由讲得一清二楚。
»Are you absolutely sure?
你绝对肯定吗？
»This cake is absolutely delicious.
这蛋糕好吃极了。
2. used to emphasize something
• 确确实实地，绝对〔用于强调〕:
»The burglars took absolutely everything.
盗贼偷走了所有的东西。
»Jim knewabsolutely nothingabout the business when he joined the firm.
吉姆加入那家公司时对这个行业一窍不通。
»He hasabsolutely noexperience of marketing.
他毫无营销经验。
3. absolutely not!, [spoken] used when you strongly disagree with someone or when you do not want someone to do something
• 绝对不行！ 当然不！:
»'Do you let your kids travel alone at night?' 'Absolutely not!'
“你让孩子晚上单独外出吗？”“当然不！”
4. absolutely!, [spoken] used to say that you completely agree with someone
• 正是！ 当然！
