affirmatively

基本解释

Now some abstinence might be voluntary, Catholic priests and nuns, or others who affirmatively opt for celibacy.
一些性节制可能是自愿的，比如说神父和修女，另一些则是肯定地选择独身生活。
Nodding your head affirmatively occasionallyindicates that you understand what the talker is saying. Smiling at the sametime indicates that you are enjoying the conversation.
你还可以不时的以肯定的态度点点头，这意味着你知道他正在说什么，如果点头的同时再伴以微笑，那说明你对谈话感到非常享受。
"Today, we can say clearly and affirmatively that NHTSA, America'straffic safety organization, was right all along," according toTransportation Secretary Ray LaHood's prepared remarks.
现在，我们可以清楚并且肯定的说，NHTSA-美国交通安全部门一直都是正确的。

He said little during the hearing other than answering affirmatively to the judge's questions about whether he understood the charges against him.
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