形容词最后的; 确定的，决定性的; 不可更改的; 限定的，明确的
名词限定词
形容词tentative
1. 确定,最后的：definite 明确,确定的 | definitive 确定,最后的 | deflect 使偏斜,使转向
2. 确定的, 明确的：- unprofessional 外行的 | - definitive 确定的, 明确的 | - thorough 完全的, 彻底的
1. 明确的;最终的;不可更改的;决定性的
Something that is definitive provides a firm conclusion that cannot be questioned.
e.g. 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。
e.g. 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。
2. （书籍或表演）最佳的，最具权威的
A definitive book or performance is thought to be the best of its kind that has ever been done or that will ever be done.
e.g. 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。
1. The rapid slowdown of the Chinese economy will provide a definitive test on Chinese banks'capacity of risk management and crisis control.
2. definitive
2. The company reiterated its profitability targets for 2010 and said it will make " definitive progress " toward these goals next year.
3. definitive
3. The company reiterated its profit targets for 2010 and said it will make " definitive progress " toward these goals next year.
4. Geisler says there are no definitive studies on the optimal daily vitamin D dose but experts recommend 25 to 50 micrograms.
5. Each of my colleagues had a definitive opinion, and I defer to their superior knowledge.
6. After that run, critics called her the " definitive " Chen Bailu.
7. After each individual layer of her paintings have been organized and ordered, the final surface is a definitive step surmising hundreds of seemingly random choices made before.
8. definitive
8. Pacquiao had hoped to win a definitive victory over Marquez after three previous encounters that resulted in one draw and two close victories for Pacquiao.
9. As convictions are not definitive until after at least one level of appeal in Italy, it is unlikely any of the defendants will immediately face prison.
10. In just over two hours this cast presented its audience with a definitive version of Godot and achieved a history of dramatic development as well.