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单词 positive
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pos·i·tive

adjective
 OPAL WOPAL S
/ˈpɒzətɪv/
/ˈpɑːzətɪv/

    effective/useful

  1.  
     good or useful良好的；有助益的；正面的
    • The tests have so far yielded positive results.到目前为止，测试已取得积极结果。
    • The contributions have a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of children.这些捐赠能够改善数以百计儿童的生活。
    • Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports.海外投资对出口有积极影响。
    • His family have been a very positive influence on him.他的家庭对他有十分良好的影响。
    • The only positive outcome of that day was that our country came together. 那天唯一的好结果是我们的国家团结起来了。
    • to make a positive contribution to a discussion给讨论会提出好的建言
    opposite negative
  2.  
     expressing agreement or support表示赞同的；拥护的
    • It's always nice to get positive feedback.得到赞赏的回应总是令人高兴。
    • We've had a very positive response to the idea.我们这个想法反响很好。
    • The company expects a positive reaction to these new products. 该公司预计这些新产品将得到积极的反应。
    • There were some overwhelmingly positive reviews. 有一些压倒性的积极评价。
    • I should probably say something positive. 我或许应该说一些积极的话。
    opposite negative
    Extra Examples
    • Most of his remarks were positive, but there were a few criticisms.他的评论大多是表示赞同的，但是也有一些批评意见。
    • The feedback from the public was very positive.公众的反馈非常积极。
    Topics Opinion and argumenta2
  3.  
     directed at dealing with something or producing a successful result积极的；建设性的；朝着成功的
    • We must take positive steps to deal with the problem.我们必须采取积极措施处理这个问题。
    • In the last few years, positive changes have been made. 在过去的几年里作出了积极的改变。
    • It will require positive action by all in the industry.这将需要业内全体同人和衷共济。
    opposite negativeTopics Successb1

    4. confident

  4.  
     thinking about what is good in a situation; feeling confident and sure that something 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 thinking乐观思想的力量
    • positive about something She tried to be more positive about her new job.她尝试对新工作乐观一点。
    • 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。
    • There were times when it was difficult to remain positive. 曾有过一些很难保持乐观的时候。
    • Analysts remain positive on the outlook for the shares over the long term. 分析师对该股的长期前景仍持乐观态度。
    • Another positive sign is that many companies have recently raised their dividend payouts. 另一个积极的迹象是许多公司最近提高了股息支付。
    • The goal was to create a positive image of older workers. 目标是塑造老年工人的积极形象。
    opposite negative
    Extra Examples
    • He sounded very positive about his chances.听起来他觉得自己机会很大。
    • He took a highly positive view of the matter.他对此事抱非常乐观的态度。
    Topics Personal qualitiesb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • appear
    • be
    • feel
    • …
    adverb
    • extremely
    • fairly
    • very
    • …
    preposition
    • about
    5.

    scientific test

  5.  
     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 positive for steroids.这个运动员类固醇检测呈阳性。
    • If your test results are positive, it means that blood was detected. 如果您的检测结果呈阳性，则意味着检测到血液。
    • to be HIV positive艾滋病病毒化验呈阳性
    • The test proved positive.测试结果呈阳性。
    opposite negative
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • prove
    • test
    • …
    adverb
    • strongly
    • weakly
    preposition
    • for
    6.

    sure/definite

  6.  
     [not before noun] (of a person) completely sure that something is correct or true有绝对把握；确信；肯定
    • positive about something 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。
    • I'm absolutely positive it was him.我绝对肯定就是他。
    • ‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive.’“你敢肯定吗？”“绝对肯定。”
    Synonyms suresureconfident ▪ convinced ▪ certain ▪ positive ▪ clearThese words all describe somebody who knows without doubt that something is true or will happen.sure [not before noun] without any doubt that you are right, that something is true, that you will get something or that something will happen:
    • ‘Is that John over there?’ ‘I’m not sure.’“那边那个人是约翰吗？” “我说不准。”
    • Are you sure about that?这事你肯定吗？
    • England must win this game to be sure of qualifying.英格兰队必须拿下这场比赛才能确保获得资格。
    Sure is often used in negative statements and questions, because there is some doubt or worry over the matter. If there is no doubt, people often say quite sure: I’m quite sure (that) I left my bag here (= I have no doubt about it).     confident completely sure that something will happen in the way that you want or expect:
    • I’m quite confident that you’ll get the job.我肯定你能得到那份工作。
    • The team feels confident of winning.这个队觉得有把握取胜。
    Confident is a stronger and more definite word than sure and is more often used in positive statements, when you feel no worry.    convinced [not before noun] completely sure that something is true or right, especially because the evidence seems to prove it or somebody else has persuaded you to believe it:
    • I’m convinced that she’s innocent.我坚信她是清白无辜的。
    certain [not usually before noun] sure that you are right or that something is true:
    • Are you absolutely certain about this?你对这事绝对确信无疑吗？
     sure or certain?Like sure, certain is often used in negative statements and questions. It is slightly more formal than sure; sure is more frequent, especially in spoken English.positive [not before noun] (rather informal) completely sure that something is true:
    • She was positive that he’d been there.她确信他曾到过那儿。
    • ‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive.’“你敢肯定吗？”“绝对肯定。”
    clear (often used in negative statements and questions) having no doubt or confusion about something:
    • My memory isn’t really clear on that point.那一点我记不太清楚了。
    Patterns
    • sure/​confident/​convinced/​certain/​positive/​clear about something
    • sure/​confident/​convinced/​certain of something
    • sure/​confident/​convinced/​certain/​positive/​clear that…
    • sure/​certain/​clear who/​what/​how, etc.
    • to feel sure/​confident/​convinced/​certain/​positive
    • quite/​absolutely/​completely/​fairly/​pretty sure/​confident/​convinced/​certain/​positive/​clear
    • not altogether sure/​confident/​convinced/​certain/​clear
    Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • seem
    • sound
    • …
    adverb
    • absolutely
    • quite
    • fairly
    • …
    preposition
    • about
    • of
  7.  
     giving clear and definite proof or information证据确凿的；明确的 synonym conclusive
    • The results show a positive correlation between exercise and self-esteem.结果显示锻炼与自尊之间存在正相关。
    • 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 positive that he stole the money.这就是他偷钱的确证。
  8. [only before noun] (informal) complete and definite完全的；绝对的 synonym 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。
    9.

    grammar

  9. (also affirmative)
     (of a statement) expressing something that is true, did happen, etc.; not containing words such as ‘no’, ‘not’, ‘never’, etc.肯定的
    • A positive statement has a negative question tag.积极的陈述有消极的问号。
    opposite negative (2)Topics Languagea1

    10. number/quantity

  10. greater than zero正数的 opposite negativeTopics Maths and measurementb2

    11. electricity

  11. (specialist) 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 terminal of a battery电池的正极
    opposite negative
    12. Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French positif, -ive or Latin positivus, from posit- ‘placed’, from the verb ponere. The original sense referred to laws as being formally ‘laid down’, which led to the sense ‘explicitly laid down and admitting no question’, hence ‘certain’.

pos·i·tive

noun
 OPAL S
/ˈpɒzətɪv/
/ˈpɑːzətɪv/

    good quality

  1.  
     [countable, uncountable] a good or useful quality or aspect优势；优点
    • What are the positives and negatives of going this route? 走这条路线的优劣各是什么？
    • I get a lot of positives from my job. 我从工作中得到了很多积极的东西。
    • The deal is seen as a positive for both companies.这笔交易被视为对两家公司来说都是积极的。
    Extra Examples
    • Take your weaknesses and translate them into positives.抓住你的弱点并将其转化为积极的一面。
    • To manage your way out of recession, accentuate the positive.要摆脱沮丧, 你要多看到优点。
    2.

    result of test

  2.  
     [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）
    • The result can be a false positive—indicating a problem where none actually exists.结果可能是假阳性，即显示有问题，但其实没有问题。
    opposite negative (3)Topics Scientific researchb2

    3. in photography

  3. [countable] (specialist) a developed film showing light and dark areas and colours as they actually were, especially one printed from a negative正片
    4. Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French positif, -ive or Latin positivus, from posit- ‘placed’, from the verb ponere. The original sense referred to laws as being formally ‘laid down’, which led to the sense ‘explicitly laid down and admitting no question’, hence ‘certain’.
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