| 词组 | affirmative |
| 释义 | affirmative yes. Used with irony, mocking a military response US, 1976affirmative actionA policy that promotes the recruitment or advancement of individuals from specific groups that have been the target of discrimination (as relates to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, etc.) so as to create a more diverse environment, especially as a means to counter discrimination against those groups. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. While some people view affirmative action as an unfair hiring method, the company stands by it as a useful means of promoting diversity. in the affirmativeShowing one's assent. Dave answered in the affirmative, so he'll definitely be at the party. in the affirmativein the form of an answer that means yes. The soldier answered in the affirmative by nodding his head "yes." My manager's response was in the affirmative. |
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