[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]抱有希望的；有信心的；积极的 If you are positive about things, you are hopeful and confident, and think of the good aspects of a situation rather than the bad ones.
[usu v-link ADJ]
Be positive about your future and get on with living a normal life...
要对自己的未来充满信心，继续过一种正常的生活。
Her husband became much more positive and was soon back in full-time employment.
她丈夫自信大增，不久便重新开始全职工作。
...a positive frame of mind.
积极的心态
positively
You really must try to start thinking positively.
你真的必须努力开始以一种积极的心态思考问题了。
2
[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]愉悦的；有益的 A positive fact, situation, or experience is pleasant and helpful to you in some way.
[usu ADJ n]
[the N]
The parting from his sister had a positive effect on John...
和姐姐分开对约翰来说有好处。
Working abroad should be an exciting and positive experience for all concerned.
在海外工作对所有相关人员来说都应该是一段让人兴奋而愉快的经历。
The positive in a situation is the good and pleasant aspects of it.好的一面；愉悦的方面
Work on the positive, creating beautiful, loving and fulfilling relationships.
致力于好的方面，努力营造美好的、友爱的、令人满意的关系。
3
[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]明确的；果断的 If you make a positive decision or take positive action, you do something definite in order to deal with a task or problem.
[usu ADJ n]
There are positive changes that should be implemented in the rearing of animals...
应该对动物饲养进行明确的改革。
He was expected to make a very positive contribution to the 1996 Games organisation...
人们期待他为1996年奥运会的组织做出积极的贡献。
Having a good diet gives me a sense that I'm doing something positive and that I'm in control.
合理膳食让我感觉自己并非无所作为且能安排好自己的生活。
4
[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]积极的；肯定的 A positive response to something indicates agreement, approval, or encouragement.
[usu ADJ n]
There's been a positive response to the UN Secretary-General's recent peace efforts.
联合国秘书长近期为和平所作出的努力得到了积极的回应。
positively
He responded positively and accepted the fee of £1,000 I had offered.
他作出了肯定的答复，并接受了我给的1，000英镑的费用。
5
[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]有把握的；确信的 If you are positive about something, you are completely sure about it.
[v-link ADJ]
I'm as positive as I can be about it...
我对它有绝对的把握。
'She's never late. You sure she said eight?' — 'Positive.'
“她从不迟到，你肯定她说的是8点？”——“肯定。”
6
[ADJ 形容词]（证据）确凿的，毋庸置疑的Positive evidence gives definite proof of the truth or identity of something.
[ADJ n]
There was no positive evidence that any birth defects had arisen as a result of Vitamin A intake.
没有确凿证据证明，摄取维生素A会导致出生缺陷。
positively
He has positively identified the body as that of his wife.
他已确认那是他妻子的尸体。
7
[ADJ 形容词]（化验或试验结果）阳性的 If a medical or scientific test is positive, it shows that something has happened or is present. HIV positive→see:
HIV
；
If the test is positive, a course of antibiotics may be prescribed...
如果化验结果呈阳性，可能会开一个疗程的抗生素。
He was stripped of his Olympic Hundred Metres gold medal after testing positive for steroids.
类固醇检测呈阳性后，他的奥运百米金牌被收回。
8
[ADJ 形容词]See also:
positively
；（强调名词）完完全全的，千真万确的，实实在在的 You can use positive to emphasize a noun.
[ADJ n]
[emphasis]
[OLD-FASHIONED 过时]
Good day to you, Bernard! It's a positive delight to see you...
你好，伯纳德！见到你真高兴。
He was in a positive fury...
他确实发怒了。
The man was being a positive embarrassment.
这位男士极为尴尬。
9
[ADJ 形容词]（数字）正的，大于零的 A positive number is greater than zero.
[ADJ n]
It's really a simple numbers game with negative and positive numbers.
它其实就是正负数的简单数字游戏。
10
[ADJ 形容词]带正电的；阳极的 If something has a positive electrical charge, it has the same charge as a proton and the opposite charge to an electron.
[usu ADJ n]
[TECHNICAL 术语]
positively
...positively charged ions.
阳离子
11
proof positive→see:
proof
；
Oxford
posi·tive★AWL/ˈpɒzətɪv; NAmEˈpɑːzətɪv/
adjective
,
noun
positivepositivesadjective★confident 有信心1★thinking about what is good in a situation; feeling confident and sure that sth good will happen 积极乐观的；自信的◆a positive attitude/outlook乐观的态度╱前景◆the power of positive thought乐观思想的力量positive(about sth) ◆She tried to be more positive about her new job.她努力更积极地投入新工作。◆On the positive side,profits have increased. 从好的方面看，利润增加了。◆The report ended on a positive note.报告的结尾显得很乐观。OPP
negative
effective/useful 有效；有用2★directed at dealing with sth or producing a successful result 积极的；建设性的；朝着成功的◆We must take positive stepsto deal with the problem. 我们必须采取积极步骤处理这个问题。◆It will require positive actionby all in the industry. 这将需要业内全体同人和衷共济。OPP
negative
3★expressing agreement or support 表示赞同的；拥护的◆We've had a very positive response to the idea.我们对这个想法反应很好。OPP
negative
4★good or useful 良好的；有助益的；正面的◆to make a positive contribution to a discussion在讨论中献计献策◆His family have been a very positive influence on him.他的家庭对他有十分良好的影响。◆Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports.海外投资对出口有积极影响。OPP
negative
sure/definite 确信；肯定5★[not before noun ](of a person 人)completely sure that sth is correct or true 有绝对把握；确信；肯定positive(about sth) ◆I can't be positive about what time it happened.我说不准这事是什么时间发生的。positive(that…) ◆She was positive that he had been there.她确信他曾在场。◆‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive.’“你敢肯定吗？”“绝对肯定。”☞synonyms at
sure
6[only before noun ]( informal) complete and definite 完全的；绝对的SYN
absolute
◆He has a positive genius for upsetting people.他气人的本事可大呢。◆It was a positive miracle that we survived.我们能够生还，完全是个奇迹。7★giving clear and definite proof or information 证据确凿的；明确的SYN
conclusive
◆We have no positive evidence that she was involved.我们没有确凿证据证明她参与其事。◆( formal) This is proof positivethat he stole the money. 这就是他偷钱的肯定证据。scientific test 科学试验8★showing clear evidence that a particular substance or medical condition is present 阳性的；证明…存在的◆a positive pregnancy test呈阳性反应的怀孕检测◆The athlete tested positivefor steroids. 这个运动员类固醇检测呈阳性。◆to be HIV positive艾滋病病毒化验呈阳性OPP
negative
number/quantity 数目；数量9greater than zero 正数的OPP
negative
electricity 电10( technical 术语) containing or producing the type of electricity that is carried by a proton正电的；正极的◆a positive charge正电荷◆the positive terminalof a battery 电池的正极OPP
negative
noungood quality 优点1[countable , uncountable ]a good or useful quality or aspect 优势；优点◆Take your weaknesses and translate them into positives.把你自己的弱点变成优点。in photography 摄影2[countable ]( technical 术语) a developed film showing light and dark areas and colours as they actually were, especially one printed from a negative正片result of test 化验结果3[countable ]the result of a test or an experiment that shows that a substance or condition is present 阳性结果（或反应）OPP
1attitude if you are positive about things, you are hopeful and confident, and think about what is good in a situation rather than what is badOPP negativepositive about You’ve got to be more positive about your work.positive attitude/approach/outlook etc She’s got a really positive attitude to life. the power of positive thinking ‘Think positive!’ she advised herself.2good thing good or usefulOPP negative: At least something positive has come out of the situation. Write down all the positive things about your life. The rural environment was having a positive effect on the children’s health. It’s been a very positive experience for her. TV can be a positive influence. the positive contribution to the community made by many older people It’s been a difficult time but, on the positive side, I feel physically fine. Women should be portrayed in a more positive light.3action if you take positive action, you do something definite in order to try to achieve something: We need to take positive steps to improve the situation of families in poverty.Positive action was required. It’s a relief to know that something positive is being done.4support expressing support, agreement, or approvalOPP negativepositive response/reaction The response we’ve had from the public has been very positive. We’ve had a lot of positive feedback from the people of this city.positive about Most people have been very positive about the show.5sure [not before noun] very sure, with no doubt at all that something is right or trueSYN certainpositive (that) Are you absolutely positive you locked the door? ‘Are you sure about that?’ ‘Positive.’► see thesaurus at
sure
6sign showing that something is likely to succeed or improve: The fact that he’s breathing on his own again is a positive sign.7proof positive proof/evidence/identification etc proof etc that shows that there is no doubt that something is true: The witness made a positive identification.8scientific test showing signs of the medical condition or chemical that is being looked forOPP negative: The test results came back positive. athletes who had tested positive for banned substances children who are HIV positive9emphasis [only before noun] spoken used to emphasize how good or bad something isSYN total: The journey was a positive nightmare.10number technical a positive number is more than zeroOPP negative11electricity technical having the type of electrical charge that is carried by protonsOPP negative: a positive chargeCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1nounsa positive attitude/outlook· Having a positive attitude makes life so much better.a positive approach· This is just the positive approach that the school needs.a positive view· He takes a fairly positive view of the future.a positive thought· Think positive thoughts.positive thinking· Many people believe that positive thinking can help your recovery from serious illnesses.verbsthink positive (=think positive thoughts)· Cheer up and think positive.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2nounsa positive thing· That's not a very positive thing to say.a positive aspect· There are a lot of positive aspects to retirement.a positive effect/impact· Exercise has a positive effect on health.a positive influence· His mother was a strong positive influence.a positive contribution· Most refugees are determined to make a positive contribution to their new country.a positive result/outcome· We hope there will be a positive outcome to the talks.a positive experience· Working here has been a very positive experience for me.a positive role model· We should provide girls with more positive role models.a positive image· It's important to promote a positive image of our industry to young people.phrasessee/present something in a positive light (=see or present something as good)· If you spend a year travelling after school, employers often see this in a positive light.· The merger was presented to the world in a positive light.on the positive side (=used when saying what is good about something)· On the positive side, the company’s financial condition remains strong.
positive1 adjective
positive2 noun
positivepositive2 noun [countable]
Examples
Collocations
Phrases
Word family
a quality or feature that is good or usefulOPP negative: You can find positives in any situation. Always emphasise the positive. →
false positive
open
www.ankiedu.club
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.