affirmative

柯林斯词典

1. ADJ An affirmative word or gesture indicates that you agree with what someone has said or that the answer to a question is "yes." 肯定的 (言辞、手势)[正式]
Haig was desperately eager for an affirmative answer. 黑格极渴望得到一个肯定的回答。
2. ADJ In grammar, an affirmative clause is positive and does not contain a negative word. (语法中) 肯定的 (分句)
3. PHRASE If you reply to a question in the affirmative, you say "yes" or make a gesture that means "yes." (回答问题) 肯定地[正式]
He asked me if I was ready. I answered in the affirmative. 他问我是否准备好了。我肯定地回答了。