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infinite |
adj. 无限的，无穷的; 无数的，许许多多的; 极大的; n. 无限，无穷; [数] 无穷大; <宗>造物主，神; 无限的事物; |
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形近词
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finite |
adj. 有限的; [语]限定的; [数]有穷的，有限的; n. 有限性; 有限的事物; |
infinitely |
adv. 无限地，无穷地; 极其; |
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infinity |
n. <数>无穷大; 无限的时间或空间; |
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definite |
adj. 明确的; 一定的; 肯定; 有把握; |
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indefinite |
adj. 无限期的，无限期的;不明确的，模糊的; 模糊的; [语]不定的; |
Go as far as you can see, when you get there you'll be able to see farther.
去你所能到达的最远处，等你到那儿，你会看得更远。
infinite
英 [ˈɪnfɪnət] 美 [ˈɪnfənɪt]
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adj. 无限的，无穷的; 无数的，许许多多的; 极大的;
n. 无限，无穷; [数] 无穷大; <宗>造物主，神; 无限的事物;
词根：in无+fin结束，范围+ite有…的→没有范围的→无限的
① (ADJ) 极多的;极度的
If you describe something as infinite, you are emphasizing that it is extremely great in amountor degree.
● ...an infinite variety of landscapes...
变化万千的风景
② (ADJ) 无限的;无穷的;无边的
Something that is infinite has no limit, end, or edge.
● ...an infinite numberof atoms...
无穷多的原子
形近词：
1、finite
英 [ˈfaɪnaɪt] 美 [ˈfaɪˌnaɪt]
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adj. 有限的; [语]限定的; [数]有穷的，有限的;
n. 有限性; 有限的事物;
词根：fin结束，范围+ite表形容词→有范围的→finite有限的
① (ADJ) 有限的;有尽的
Something that is finite has a definite fixed size or extent.
● ...a finite set of elements...
有限元素集
② (ADJ) (从句)限定的，定式的
A finite clause is a clause based on a verb group which indicates tense, such as 'went', 'is waiting', or 'will be found', rather than on an infinitive or a participle.
2、infinitely
英 [ˈɪnfɪnətli] 美[ˈɪnfənɪtlɪ]
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adv. 无限地，无穷地;极其;
① (ADJ) 极多的;极度的
If you describe something as infinite, you are emphasizing that it is extremely great in amountor degree.
● ...an infinite varietyof landscapes...
变化万千的风景
② (ADJ) 无限的;无穷的;无边的
Something that is infinite has no limit, end, or edge.
● ...an infinite numberof atoms...
无穷多的原子
3、infinity
英 [ɪnˈfɪnəti] 美[ɪnˈfɪnɪti]
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n. <数>无穷大;无限的时间或空间;
词根：in+fin范围+ity表名词→infinity无限，无穷大
①(N-UNCOUNT) 无穷大
Infinity is a number that is larger than any other number and can never be given an exact value.
●These permutations multiply towards infinity...
这些排列可以增加到无穷大。
②(N-UNCOUNT) 无限远的距离
Infinity is a point that is further away than any other point and can never bereached.
●...the darkness of a starless night stretching to infinity.
没有星星的夜晚，黑暗无边无际
4、definite
英 [ˈdefɪnət] 美[ˈdɛfənɪt]
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adj. 明确的;一定的; 肯定; 有把握;
词根：defin明确+ite形容词后缀→definite明确的
① (ADJ-GRADED) 明确的;确定的
If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
● It's too soon to give adefinite answer...
要给出一个明确的答复，现在还为时过早。
② (ADJ) (证据或信息)确凿的，确切的
Definite evidence or information is true, rather than being someone's opinionor guess.
● We didn't have any definite proof...
我们没有任何确实的证据。
5、indefinite
英 [ɪnˈdefɪnət] 美[ɪnˈdɛfənɪt]
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adj. 无限期的，无限期的;不明确的，模糊的; 模糊的; [语]不定的;
词根：in不+defin明确+ite形容词后缀→indefinite不明确的
① (ADJ) 期限不定的;无限期的
If you describe a situation or period as indefinite, you mean that people havenot decided when it will end.
● The trial was adjourned for an indefinite period.
审判被无限期推迟。
② (ADJ) 不明确的;不清楚的
Something that is indefinite is not exact or clear.
● ...at some indefinitetime in the future.
在未来的某个时间