| Title | Ambivalent |
|---|---|
| Text | Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary am·biv·a·lent adjective ⇨ see ambivalence
English Etymology ambivalent 1916, originally a term in psychology; see ambivalence. In general use by 1929. Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English ambivalent VERBS be, feel, sound | remain ADV. deeply, highly, very The party's position on nuclear weapons is deeply ambivalent. | fairly, rather, somewhat PREP. about He feels rather ambivalent about his role as teacher. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 ambivalent am·biva·lent / Am5bivElEnt / adjective ~ (about / towards sb / sth) having or showing both good and bad feelings about sb / sth (忧喜参半、好坏参半等)矛盾情绪的: She seems to feel ambivalent about her new job. 她似乎对她的新工作忧喜参半。 He has an ambivalent attitude towards her. 他对她怀着矛盾的心情。 • am·biva·lence noun [U, sing.] ~ (about / towards sb / sth) : Many people feel some ambivalence towards television and its effect on our lives. 很多人以矛盾的态度对待电视及其对生活的影响。 • am·biva·lent·ly adv. OLT ambivalent adj. ⇨ unsure Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged am·biv·a·lent \-lənt\ adjective Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary ambi- + valent; originally formed in German : characterized by, suggestive of, motivated by, or exhibiting ambivalence < an ambivalent nature > < ambivalent feelings > < an ambivalent position toward religion > < the ambivalent aspects of the American spirit are reconciled — Louis le Fevre > • am·biv·a·lent·ly adverb |
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