conclusive
/kənˈkluːsɪv/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6153 in the learning path
确凿的；决定性的
Definitions
adj. proving something clearly and leaving no reasonable doubt
确凿的；决定性的
Example
The camera footage provided conclusive proof of what happened.
摄像机拍下的画面为事情的经过提供了确凿证据。
Researchers need conclusive evidence before recommending major changes to national policies on childhood nutrition.
研究人员在建议大幅调整国家儿童营养政策之前，需要获得确凿证据。
Collocations
- conclusive evidence
- conclusive proof
- conclusive results
Word family
- conclude (v.)
- conclusion (n.)
- conclusively (adv.)
- inconclusive (adj.)
Synonyms
- decisive
- definitive
Antonyms
- inconclusive
Usage tip
常修饰evidence或proof，不等于“最后的”。
FAQ
- What does conclusive mean?
- proving something clearly and leaving no reasonable doubt
- How is conclusive pronounced?
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