She answered in the affirmative(= said ‘yes’) .
她作出了肯定的答复。
1.确言的;肯定的,正面的;赞成的
1.【逻】肯定;肯定命题
2.确言;赞成
3.肯定词,肯定语
1.showing that you mean “yes”
2.showing support for something
1.the word “yes,” or a sign that you agree with something