affirmatively
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/əˈfɜːrmətɪvli/
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/əˈfɜːmətɪvli/
in a manner that shows agreement or a positive response
The teacher asked if we understood the lesson, and everyone nodded affirmatively.
老师问我们是否理解了课程,每个人都肯定地点了点头。