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吗？
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The book had a positive influence on me.这本书对我有积极的影响。
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He has been a positive role model for his brother.他一直是弟弟的好榜样。
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Nothing positive came out of that experience.那次经历没有带来任何收获。
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What are some of the positive things about your job?你工作中的哪些方面是积极有益的？
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The low unemployment rate is a positive sign for the economy.低失业率是经济良好的迹象。
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The company took positive steps to create a safer workplace.这家公司采取了积极措施以创造一个更安全的工作环境。
— 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乐观的；积极的 -
You've got to have a positive attitude/outlook to do well in life.你得有个乐观向上的生活态度/人生观。
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You should try to be more positive about the whole situation.你应该尽量对整个形势保持更乐观的心态。
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On the positive side, you will be making more money.从好的方面来看，你会赚更多的钱。
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To end on a positive note, we are seeing an increase in sales this month.从乐观的角度做个总结，我们这个月的销售额有所上升。
— opposite negative 3
not used before a noun : completely certain or sure that something is correct or true确信；肯定 -
We were positive that we would win the game.我们确信会赢得这场比赛。
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“That is the street we need to take.” “Are you sure?” “(I'm) Positive.”“我们该走这条街。”“你确定？”“（我）确定。”
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I'm not (absolutely) positive, but I think they won the World Series in 1954.我不敢（完全）确定，但是我觉得他们是在1954年赢得了世界系列赛。
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[more positive; most positive] : showing or expressing support, approval, or agreement赞成的；支持的；同意的 -
Most of the response from the public has been positive [=favorable] so far.到目前为止，公众的反馈以支持为主。
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The reviews were mostly positive.评论大多数是正面的。
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positive feedback正面反馈意见
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The new Web site has received a positive response from its visitors.新网站得到了访问者的好评。
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: unable to be doubted : certainly true毫无疑问的；确信的 -
There is no positive [=definite, conclusive] proof that life exists on other planets.没有确凿证据证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.警方尚未确认受害者的身份。
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The fact that the DNA samples did not match is proof positive that he is not the father.*DNA样本不匹配的这个事实证明他不是孩子的亲生父亲。
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: showing the presence of a particular germ, condition, or substance阳性的 -
He tested positive for steroids. [=the test showed that he had used steroids]他的类固醇测试结果呈阳性。
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The test results were positive.测试结果呈阳性。
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HIV positive patients艾滋病病毒检测呈阳性的患者
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a mathematics : greater than zero正的；大于零的 — 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正极的；阳极的 — opposite negative b : having more protons than electrons正电的（质子比电子多） — 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用于加强语气 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好处；优点 -
The positives of living in the city include access to public transportation and many interesting restaurants.生活在城市的好处包括能够搭乘公共交通工具以及可以在许多有趣的餐馆用餐。
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The positives of the job outweigh the negatives. [=there are more good things about the job than bad things]这份工作利大于弊。
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: the result from a test that shows that a particular germ, condition, or substance is present阳性 — opposite negative 3
: a photograph that shows light and dark areas or colors as they look in real life正片 — compare negative