音标:[in'definit] ; 柯林斯词典等级:1 级;
a. 模糊的, 不确定的, 无限的
[法] 不确定的, 无限制的
a. vague or not clearly defined or stated
s. not decided or not known

考试类型:[四级/六级/托福/IELTS]
词性分布:
形容词100%

indefinite的用法和样例:

例句

用作形容词(adj.)
  1. He gave me an indefinite answer.他给我的答复模棱两可。
  2. He has rather indefinite views on the question.他对该问题的看法颇暧昧。
  3. She'll be away for an indefinite period.她将离开一段时间,何时回来未定。
  4. The union gave notice of indefinite strike.工会通知无限期罢工。
  5. The store will be closed for an indefinite period.这家商店将无限期关闭。

常见句型

用作形容词(adj.)
用作定语~+ n.
  1. The store will be closed for an indefinite period.这家商店将无限期关闭。
  2. The exam will take place on an indefinite date.考试日期未定。
  3. He has rather indefinite views on the question.他对这个问题的观点相当不明确。
用作表语S+be+~
  1. The date of the ship's arrival is indefinite.船到的日期不确定。
  2. The question still remains indefinite.这个问题仍未解决。
S+be+~+ prep .-phrase
  1. He is indefinite of himself.他对自己没有信心。

词汇搭配

用作形容词 (adj.)
~+名词
  • indefinite answer含糊其词的答复
  • indefinite ban无限期禁止
  • indefinite date未定日期
  • indefinite period无限期
  • indefinite views不明确的观点

经典引文

  • The smudge, pale and indefinite at first, deepened in colour.

    出自:O. Manning
  • He had to be satisfied with that indefinite answer.

    出自:B. Emecheta
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