affirmative
英[əˈfɜ:mətɪv]美[əˈfɜrmətɪv]
adj.肯定的，同意的；
n.肯定，同意；
复数：affirmatives;
副词：affirmatively;
例句
“I will” is an affirmative.“我愿意”是肯定语。
An affirmative resolution of both Houses of Parliament is needed.需要一个两院均持赞同意见的决议。
the affirmative side in a debate辩论中赞成的一方
Her answer was affirmative.她的回答是肯定的。
Two negatives make an affirmative.两个否定构成肯定.
He moderates his assent with the halting affirmative.他用踌躇的肯定词“是的”限制了他的强调语气.
We are expecting an affirmative answer.我们盼望得到肯定的答复.
He replied in the affirmative to my question.就我的问题他给予了肯定的回答.
Seventy-nine voted in the affirmative, and none in the negative.79人投赞成票，没有人投反对票。
He asked me if I was ready. I answered in the affirmative.他问我是否准备好了，我给出肯定的回答。
英语六级真题
Some critics blame affirmative action – students admitted with lower test scores and grades from shaky high schools often struggle at elite schools.
出自-2011年6月阅读原文Affirmative action should be held responsible
出自-2011年6月阅读原文柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
ADJ
（话语、手势等）肯定的
An affirmative word or gesture indicates that you agree with what someone has said or that the answer to a question is 'yes'.
例句
Haig was desperately eager for an affirmative answer...黑格非常渴望得到一个肯定的回答。Dr Sinclair's affirmative nod seemed a shade reluctant.辛克莱博士虽然点头表示了同意，但还显得有点不情愿。PHRASE
以肯定方式；表示赞成
If you reply to a question in the affirmative, you say 'yes' or make a gesture that means 'yes'.
例句
He asked me if I was ready. I answered in the affirmative.他问我是否准备好了，我给出肯定的回答。ADJ
（语法中）肯定的
In grammar, an affirmative clause is positive and does not contain a negative word.
英汉词典释义
adj.
肯定的
We are expecting an affirmative answer.我们盼望得到肯定的答复。Her answer was affirmative.她的回答是肯定的。(对辩论问题)表示赞成的，认可的
the affirmative side in a debate辩论中赞成的一方An affirmative resolution of both Houses of Parliament is needed.需要一个两院均持赞同意见的决议。(态度、方法等)积极的，正面的
乐观的，抱有希望的
敢说的；自信的；确信的
<逻辑>(命题)肯定的，断言的
n.
肯定词；肯定语；肯定表达法
“I will” is an affirmative.“我愿意”是肯定语。<逻辑>肯定命题；肯定的陈述
Two negatives make an affirmative.否定的否定是肯定。(the ～)<美加>(投票或辩论中)赞成的一方
表示赞成，以肯定方式
He replied in the affirmative to my question.就我的问题他给予了肯定的回答。作肯定回答，说“是”
(在辩论时)站在赞成的一方
adv.
n.
英英词典释义
Noun
1. a reply of affirmation;
"he answered in the affirmative"Adjective
1. affirming or giving assent;
"an affirmative decision""affirmative votes""an affirmative nod""an affirmatory gesture"2. expecting the best;
"an affirmative outlook"3. supporting a policy or attitude etc;
"an affirmative argument"行业词典
数学： 肯定［的］；又称 :肯定［的］(positive )；
法律： 确定的；