indefinite
英 [ɪn'defɪnɪt] 美 [ɪn'dɛfɪnət]
- adj. 不确定的；无限的；模糊的
中文词源
indefinite 不确定的
in-,不，非，definite,明确的。
英文词源
- indefinite (adj.)
- early 15c. (implied in indefinitely), from Latin indefinitus, from in- "not, opposite of, without" (see in- (1)) + definitus, past participle of definire (see define).
双语例句
- 1. He was transferred to Shoal Creek Mental Institution for an indefinite period.
- 他被转到了肖尔溪精神病院，要在那里无限期地呆下去。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. Junior and middle-ranking civil servants have pledged to join the indefinite strike.
- 基层和中层公务员已承诺要加入到无限期罢工中来。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. She will be away for the indefinite future.
- 她将离开一段时间，期限不定。
来自《权威词典》
- 4. The store will be closed for an indefinite period.
- 这家商店将无限期关闭.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. He gave me an indefinite answer.
- 他给了我一个含糊其辞的答复.
来自《简明英汉词典》