definitive

英 [dɪˈfɪnətɪv]

美 [dɪˈfɪnətɪv]

adj.  最后的; 决定性的; 不可更改的; 最佳的; 最完整可靠的

复数：definitives　第三人称单数：definitives　

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Collins.2 / BNC.7809 / COCA.6616

牛津词典

adj.

• 最后的；决定性的；不可更改的
  final; not able to be changed
  1. a definitive agreement/answer/statement
     最后的协议 / 答复 / 声明
  2. The definitive version of the text is ready to be published.
     正式的文本很快就要发表了。
• 最佳的；最完整可靠的
  considered to be the best of its kind and almost impossible to improve
  1. the definitive biography of Einstein
     最完整可靠的爱因斯坦传记

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 明确的;最终的;不可更改的;决定性的
  Something that isdefinitiveprovides a firm conclusion that cannot be questioned.
  1. No one has come up with a definitive answer as to why this should be so...
     对于为什么应该是这样，还没有人想出最终确定的答案。
  2. There is no definitive test as yet for the condition.
     对这种病目前还没有决定性的检测手段。
• ADJ-GRADED （书籍或表演）最佳的，最具权威的
  Adefinitivebook or performance is thought to be the best of its kind that has ever been done or that will ever be done.
  1. His 'An Orkney Tapestry' is still the definitive book on the islands.
     他的《奥克尼挂毯》一书仍是关于这些岛屿的最权威著作。

双语例句

• This article uses them extensively and explains them in some detail but is not a definitive reference.
  本文大量地应用了它们，并从细节上解释了它们，但没有为它们提供定义的参考。
• But a definitive decision on the form of struggle to be pursued had not yet been made.
  但是对于所从事的斗争的明确方式还没有作出规定。
• He disagreed, but he didn't say anything definitive.
  他尽管不同意，但是没有把话说绝。
• The views expressed here are merely indications of possible methods of treatment and are not intended to be definitive.
  在这里表达的观点只是表明了可能的治疗方法，而不是为了得到确切的方法。
• If the header lacks definitive style and information, the reviewers will let you know immediately.
  如果标题缺乏明确的样式和信息，评论员立马就会让你知道这种情况。
• When I confirm definitive plans here, I will provide an update.
  当我在这里证实了明确的计划，我会提供了一个更新。
• No one has come up with a definitive answer as to why this should be so
  对于为什么应该是这样，还没有人想出最终确定的答案。
• Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer.
  不幸的是，没有一个确定的答案。
• I do not bring with me today a definitive solution to the problems of war.
  我今天没有带来对战争问题的决定性解决办法。
• His 'An Orkney Tapestry' is still the definitive book on the islands.
  他的《奥克尼挂毯》一书仍是关于这些岛屿的最权威著作。