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indisputable

/ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbəl/ American
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  • adj. 无可争辩的
Definition
  • adj. certainly true and impossible to argue against
Example
The evidence was indisputable, so the jury reached a quick verdict.
证据确凿无疑,陪审团很快就做出了裁决。
Word familydisput-

Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析

Compared meaning: sure, without doubt (adjective).

比较义项:确定无疑、无可怀疑的(形容词)。

  • certain

    Certain describes the speaker's own confidence or conviction about something; it focuses on the speaker's state of mind, not on proof, and is usually followed by "that" or "of".

    certain 强调说话人自己的确信程度,常与 that 或 of 连用,说的是说话人的心理状态,而不是事实是否已被证实。

    He seemed certain that the train left at nine, but he was wrong.

    他似乎很确信火车九点发车,但他错了。

  • definite

    Definite describes something fixed, settled or clearly decided, such as a plan, date or answer; it modifies the thing itself before a noun, not a person's belief.

    definite 强调某件事本身是固定、已确定或说得很清楚的,常用于计划、日期或答案,放在名词前面,说的不是某人的信念。

    Can you give me a definite date for the meeting, not just a rough idea?

    你能给我一个确定的会议日期吗,而不只是一个大概的想法?

  • indisputable 本词

    Indisputable describes evidence or facts so strongly proven that no reasonable person could argue against them; it is stronger and more formal than certain or definite, and is not used for personal feelings.

    indisputable 强调证据或事实极具说服力,任何理性的人都无法反驳,语气比 certain 和 definite 更强、更正式,不用来描述个人的感受。

    The DNA evidence was indisputable, so the suspect had no way to deny it.

    DNA证据是无可争辩的,所以嫌疑人根本无法否认。

Certain, definite, and indisputable all mean sure, without doubt. Certain describes a speaker's own confidence, focusing on their state of mind. Definite describes something fixed or clearly decided, like a plan. Indisputable describes evidence proven beyond any reasonable argument, the strongest and most formal word.

这三个词都表示“确定”,但侧重点不同:certain 强调说话人自己心里有把握,definite 强调事物本身已经固定、说清楚了,indisputable 强调证据确凿到没人能反驳,语气由弱到强、由主观到客观。这里不比较 certain 作限定词表示“某个(不便说明的)”的用法,例如 a certain person。