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absolutely

UK //ˈæb.sə.luːt.li//US //ˈæb.sə.luːt.li//

词源

源自拉丁语 'absolutus'(意为“完全的、无限制的”),通过古法语 'absolut' 进入英语,加副词后缀 '-ly' 构成。

adverb

❶ 表示完全同意或肯定,强调某事毫无疑问或确实如此,常用于回答问题时表达强烈的肯定态度。

“Do you agree with the decision? Absolutely!”

(你同意这个决定吗?当然同意!)

“The view from the top was absolutely breathtaking.”

(从山顶看到的景色绝对令人叹为观止。)

❶ 用于强调形容词或副词,表示程度极高或完全达到某种状态,相当于“非常”或“完全”。

“It's absolutely freezing outside.”

(外面冷得要命。)

“The project was absolutely finished on time.”

(这个项目按时彻底完成了。)

同义词:definitely, certainly, completely, totally, utterly

常见短语

absolutely not — 用于强烈否定或拒绝某事,语气比简单的“no”更坚决。

“Would you lend him money? Absolutely not!”

(你会借钱给他吗?绝对不会!)

absolutely essential — 表示某事极其重要或必不可少,强调其必要性。

“Regular exercise is absolutely essential for good health.”

(定期锻炼对健康至关重要。)