1 positive /ˈpɑːzətɪv/ adjective Learner's definition of POSITIVE
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[more positive; most positive] : good or useful好的;有益的 -
Did you have a positive [=pleasant] experience working with that company?你之前同那家公司合作愉快嗎?
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The book had a positive influence on me.這本書對我有積極的影響。
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He has been a positive role model for his brother.他一直是弟弟的好榜樣。
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Nothing positive came out of that experience.那次經歷沒有帶來任何收獲。
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What are some of the positive things about your job?你工作中的哪些方面是積極有益的?
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The low unemployment rate is a positive sign for the economy.低失業率是經濟良好的迹象。
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The company took positive steps to create a safer workplace.這家公司采取了積極措施以創造一個更安全的工作環境。
— opposite negative 2
[more positive; most positive] : thinking about the good qualities of someone or something : thinking that a good result will happen : hopeful or optimistic樂觀的;積極的 -
You've got to have a positive attitude/outlook to do well in life.你得有個樂觀向上的生活態度/人生觀。
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You should try to be more positive about the whole situation.你應該盡量對整個形勢保持更樂觀的心態。
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On the positive side, you will be making more money.從好的方面來看,你會賺更多的錢。
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To end on a positive note, we are seeing an increase in sales this month.從樂觀的角度做個總結,我們這個月的銷售額有所上升。
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not used before a noun : completely certain or sure that something is correct or true確信;肯定 -
We were positive that we would win the game.我們確信會赢得這場比賽。
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“That is the street we need to take.” “Are you sure?” “(I'm) Positive.”“我們該走這條街。”“你確定?”“(我)確定。”
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I'm not (absolutely) positive, but I think they won the World Series in 1954.我不敢(完全)確定,但是我覺得他們是在1954年赢得了世界系列賽。
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[more positive; most positive] : showing or expressing support, approval, or agreement贊成的;支持的;同意的 -
Most of the response from the public has been positive [=favorable] so far.到目前爲止,公衆的反饋以支持爲主。
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The reviews were mostly positive.評論大多數是正面的。
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positive feedback正面反饋意見
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The new Web site has received a positive response from its visitors.新網站得到了訪問者的好評。
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: unable to be doubted : certainly true毫無疑問的;確信的 -
There is no positive [=definite, conclusive] proof that life exists on other planets.沒有確鑿證據證明其他星球上存在生命。
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The police have not yet made a positive identification of the victim.警方尚未確認受害者的身份。
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The fact that the DNA samples did not match is proof positive that he is not the father.*DNA樣本不匹配的這個事實證明他不是孩子的親生父親。
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: showing the presence of a particular germ, condition, or substance陽性的 -
He tested positive for steroids. [=the test showed that he had used steroids]他的類固醇測試結果呈陽性。
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The test results were positive.測試結果呈陽性。
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HIV positive patients艾滋病病毒檢測呈陽性的患者
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a mathematics : greater than zero正的;大於零的 — opposite negative b : more than the amount of money spent or invested赢利的 — opposite negative 8 technical
a : containing or producing electricity that is charged by a proton正極的;陽極的 — opposite negative b : having more protons than electrons正電的(質子比電子多) — opposite negative 9
always used before a noun,
informal : absolute or complete完全的;全部的 —
used to make a statement more forceful用於加強語氣 2 positive /ˈpɑːzətɪv/ noun
plural positives
2 positive
/ˈpɑːzətɪv/
noun
plural positives
Learner's definition of POSITIVE
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: something that is good or useful好處;優點 -
The positives of living in the city include access to public transportation and many interesting restaurants.生活在城市的好處包括能夠搭乘公共交通工具以及可以在許多有趣的餐館用餐。
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The positives of the job outweigh the negatives. [=there are more good things about the job than bad things]這份工作利大於弊。
— opposite negative 2
: the result from a test that shows that a particular germ, condition, or substance is present陽性 — opposite negative 3
: a photograph that shows light and dark areas or colors as they look in real life正片 — compare negative