absolutely
UK/'æbsəluːtlɪ/US/'æbsәlu:tli/
NGSL 2kTOEFLB1
Definitions
adv.
Completely and totally; without qualification
绝对地，完全地
adv.
(spoken) used to express strong agreement: yes, definitely
（口语）当然，绝对，完全同意
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedabsoluteaway from, off
+
-lyloosen, release, dissolve
=absolutely
absolute + -ly (adverb). As an intensifier it means 'completely'; in speech, 'Absolutely!' is an emphatic 'yes.'
Example Sentences
- 1.
You are absolutely right about that.
- 2.
"Can I count on you?" "Absolutely."