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positive adj.积极的；肯定的；明确的；正面的；正数的；阳性的 n.正面；正数；正片；[语]原级 (1) 他对生活持有积极的态度。(2) 很抱歉，我方无法让您了解上述公司任何肯定的资料。(3) 他究竟是如何死的，我们还未得出明确的答案。(4) 这些发展对稳定我们的金融市场会产生正面的作用。(5) 参数可以是正数也可以是负数。(6) 验血结果呈阳性。(7) 我与供应商的关系是正面的。(8) 有正面和负面的标记。(9) 给出的参数值必须是正数。(10) Short是原级形容词，shorter是比较级形容词。 Keeping track of positive's many meanings can be positively confusing. For starters, if you're positive about something, you're totally sure. In math, any quantity greater than zero is positive. In medicine, a positive result on a test indicates the presence of a disease. And that isn't a very positive experience for anyone.

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英 ['pɒzətɪv] 美 ['pɑːzətɪv] (1) He has a positive attitude towards life.(2) We regret out inability to let you know anything positive concerning the above firm.(3) We still don't have a positive answer as to how he died.(4) These developments will have a positive effect on the stability of our financial market.(5) Parameter can be positive or negative.(6) The blood tests were positive.(7) The relationship with this supplier is positive.(8) There are positive and negative markers.(9) The given parameter value must be positive.(10) 'Short' is the positive and 'shorter' the comparative. In the simplest sense, positive means good — or the opposite of negative. If you have a positive attitude about homework, for example, you're more likely to get positive feedback on your report card. 1[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positivelyYou 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。positivelyHe 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。positivelyHe 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；

英语单词	positive
英美音标	英 ['pɒzətɪv] 美 ['pɑːzətɪv]
中文释义	adj.积极的；肯定的；明确的；正面的；正数的；阳性的 n.正面；正数；正片；[语]原级
英语例句	(1) He has a positive attitude towards life. (2) We regret out inability to let you know anything positive concerning the above firm. (3) We still don't have a positive answer as to how he died. (4) These developments will have a positive effect on the stability of our financial market. (5) Parameter can be positive or negative. (6) The blood tests were positive. (7) The relationship with this supplier is positive. (8) There are positive and negative markers. (9) The given parameter value must be positive. (10) 'Short' is the positive and 'shorter' the comparative.
中文例句	(1) 他对生活持有积极的态度。 (2) 很抱歉，我方无法让您了解上述公司任何肯定的资料。 (3) 他究竟是如何死的，我们还未得出明确的答案。 (4) 这些发展对稳定我们的金融市场会产生正面的作用。 (5) 参数可以是正数也可以是负数。 (6) 验血结果呈阳性。 (7) 我与供应商的关系是正面的。 (8) 有正面和负面的标记。 (9) 给出的参数值必须是正数。 (10) Short是原级形容词，shorter是比较级形容词。
vocabulary简明	In the simplest sense, positive means good — or the opposite of negative. If you have a positive attitude about homework, for example, you're more likely to get positive feedback on your report card.
vocabulary扩展	Keeping track of positive's many meanings can be positively confusing. For starters, if you're positive about something, you're totally sure. In math, any quantity greater than zero is positive. In medicine, a positive result on a test indicates the presence of a disease. And that isn't a very positive experience for anyone.
柯林斯解释	1 [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 ；

Positive N Good Positively Adj Graded 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词 [Usu Adj