1ADJ (话语、手势等)肯定的 An affirmative word or gesture indicates that you agree with what someone has said or that the answer to a question is 'yes'. (话语、手势等)肯定的 [formal]
Haig was desperately eager for an affirmative answer.
黑格非常渴望得到一个肯定的回答。
Dr Sinclair's affirmative nod seemed a shade reluctant.