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good or useful 良好的；有助益的；正面的 The tests have so far yielded positive results. 到目前爲止，這些測試已經産生了積極的結果。 The contributions have a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of children. 這些貢獻對數百名兒童的生活産生了積極影響。 Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports. 海外投資對出口有積極影響。 His family have been a very positive influence on him. 他的家庭對他有十分良好的影響。 The only positive outcome of that day was that our country came together. 那天唯一積極的結果是我們的國家走到了一起。 to make a positive contribution to a discussion 給討論會提出好的建言
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expressing agreement or support 表示贊同的；擁護的 It's always nice to get positive feedback. 得到正面反饋總是好的。 We've had a very positive response to the idea. 我們這個想法反響很好。 The company expects a positive reaction to these new products. 公司希望這些新産品能得到積極的回應。 There were some overwhelmingly positive reviews. 有一些壓倒性的正面評價。 I should probably say something positive. 我應該說些積極的話。
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumenta2Most of his remarks were positive, but there were a few criticisms. 他的評論大多是表示贊同的，但是也有一些批評意見。 The feedback from the public was very positive. 公衆的反饋非常積極。
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directed at dealing with something or producing a successful result 積極的；建設性的；朝着成功的 We must take positive steps to deal with the problem. 我們必須采取積極措施處理這個問題。 In the last few years, positive changes have been made. 在過去幾年裏，已經發生了積極的變化。 It will require positive action by all in the industry. 這將需要業内全體同人和衷共濟。
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thinking about what is good in a situation; feeling confident and sure that something good will happen 積極樂觀的；自信的 a positive attitude/outlook 樂觀的態度／前景 the power of positive thinking 樂觀思想的力量 - positive about something
She tried to be more positive about her new job. 她努力更積極地投入新工作。 On the positive side, profits have increased. 從好的方面看，利潤增加了。 The report ended on a positive note. 報告的結尾顯得很樂觀。 There were times when it was difficult to remain positive. 有時候很難保持樂觀。 Analysts remain positive on the outlook for the shares over the long term. 分析師對這些股票的長期前景仍持樂觀態度。 Another positive sign is that many companies have recently raised their dividend payouts. 另一個積極的迹象是，許多公司最近提高了股息支付。 The goal was to create a positive image of older workers. 目標是爲老員工創造一個積極的形象。
Extra ExamplesTopics Personal qualitiesb1He sounded very positive about his chances. 聽起來他覺得自己機會很大。 He took a highly positive view of the matter. 他對此事抱非常樂觀的態度。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- appear
- be
- feel
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showing clear evidence that a particular substance or medical condition is present 陽性的；證明…存在的 a positive pregnancy test 呈陽性反應的懷孕檢測 The athlete tested positive for steroids. 這個運動員類固醇檢測呈陽性。 If your test results are positive, it means that blood was detected. 如果你的檢測結果是陽性的，就意味着檢測到了血液。 to be HIV positive 艾滋病病毒化驗呈陽性 The test proved positive. 測試結果呈陽性。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- prove
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(of a person 人 completely sure that something is correct or true 有絕對把握；確信；肯定 - positive about something
I can't be positive about what time it happened. 我說不準這事是什麽時間發生的。 - positive (that)…
She was positive that he had been there. 她確信他曾在場。 I'm absolutely positive it was him. 我絕對肯定就是他。 ‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive.’ “你敢肯定嗎？” “絕對肯定。”
Synonyms suresureTopics Doubt, guessing and certaintyb2- confident
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- certain
- positive
- clear
- 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.’ “那邊那個人是約翰嗎？” “我說不準。” Are you sure about that? 這事你肯定嗎？ England must win this game to be sure of qualifying. 英格蘭隊必須拿下這場比賽才能確保獲得資格。
- 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. 這個隊覺得有把握取勝。
- 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. 我堅信她是清白無辜的。
- certain [not usually before noun] sure that you are right or that something is true:
Are you absolutely certain about this? 你對這事絕對確信無疑嗎？
sure or certain? 用 sure 還是 certain？ - positive [not before noun] (rather informal) completely sure that something is true:
She was positive that he’d been there. 她確信他曾到過那兒。 ‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive.’ “你敢肯定嗎？”“絕對肯定。”
- clear (often used in negative statements and questions) having no doubt or confusion about something:
My memory isn’t really clear on that point. 那一點我記不太清楚了。
- 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
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
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giving clear and definite proof or information 證據確鑿的；明確的 The results show a positive correlation between exercise and self-esteem. 結果表明，鍛煉和自尊之間呈正相關。 We have no positive evidence that she was involved. 我們沒有確鑿證據證明她參與其事。 - (formal)
This is proof positive that he stole the money. 這就是他偷錢的確證。
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complete and definite 完全的；絕對的 - (also affirmative)
(of a statement 話語 expressing something that is true, did happen, etc.; not containing words such as ‘no’, ‘not’, ‘never’, etc. 表示贊同的；擁護的 A positive statement has a negative question tag. 肯定的陳述有否定的問題標簽。
greater than zero 正數的 - (specialist)
containing or producing the type of electricity that is carried by a proton 正電的；正極的 a positive charge 正電荷 the positive terminal of a battery 電池的正極
effective/useful有效；有用
confident有信心
scientific test科學試驗
sure/definite確信；肯定
grammar語法
number/quantity數目；數量
electricity電
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’.