categorical

英 [ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkl]

美 [ˌkætəˈɡɔːrɪkl]

adj.  明确的; 绝对的

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牛津词典

adj.

• 明确的；绝对的
  expressed clearly and in a way that shows that you are very sure about what you are saying
  1. to make a categorical statement
     发表明确声明
  2. to give a categorical assurance
     提供绝对保证

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 确定无疑的;肯定的;坚定的
  If you arecategoricalabout something, you state your views very definitely and firmly.
  1. ...his categorical denial of the charges of sexual harassment...
     他对性骚扰指控的断然否认
  2. He is quite categorical that the UN should only help the innocent civilian population.
     他非常坚定地认为，联合国应该只援助无辜的平民。

英英释义

adj

• not modified or restricted by reservations
  1. a categorical denial
  2. a flat refusal
  Synonym:categoricflatunconditional
• relating to or included in a category or categories
  Synonym:categoric

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