An affirmative word or gesture indicates that you agree with what someone has said or that the answer to a question is 'yes'.
例句
Haig was desperately eager for an affirmative answer...黑格非常渴望得到一個肯定的回答。Dr Sinclair's affirmative nod seemed a shade reluctant.辛克萊博士雖然點頭表示了同意，但還顯得有點不情愿。
PHRASE
以肯定方式；表示贊成
If you reply to a question in the affirmative, you say 'yes' or make a gesture that means 'yes'.
例句
He asked me if I was ready. I answered in the affirmative.他問我是否準備好了，我給出肯定的回答。
ADJ
（語法中）肯定的
In grammar, an affirmative clause is positive and does not contain a negative word.