emphatic

UK //ɪmˈfætɪk//US //ɪmˈfætɪk//

词源

源自希腊语 'emphatikos'，意为 '显著的' 或 '强调的'，后经拉丁语 'emphaticus' 进入英语。

❶ 表示强调的，语气强烈的，用于表达强烈的肯定或坚决的态度。

“She gave an emphatic 'no' when asked if she would attend the meeting.”

（当被问及是否会参加会议时，她斩钉截铁地回答“不”。）

“He was emphatic about the need for immediate action.”

（他坚决强调需要立即采取行动。）

同义词:forceful, strong, assertive, definite, vigorous

emphatic victory — 指一场压倒性的胜利，通常比分差距很大或优势明显。

“The team celebrated their emphatic victory with a parade.”

（球队以游行庆祝他们的大胜。）

emphatic denial — 指坚决的否认，语气强烈且不留余地。

“He issued an emphatic denial of all the allegations against him.”

（他坚决否认了所有对他的指控。）