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negativity

UK //ˌneɡəˈtɪvəti//US //ˌneɡəˈtɪvəti//

词源

源自拉丁语 'negativus'(否定的),通过法语 'négativité' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 消极或负面的态度、情绪或思维方式,表现为对事物持悲观、批评或反对的看法。

“Her constant negativity made it hard to enjoy the trip.”

(她持续的消极情绪让大家很难享受这次旅行。)

“The meeting was filled with negativity about the new policy.”

(会议上充满了对新政策的负面评价。)

❶ 物理学中,指电荷或电势的负性状态。

“The test showed a high level of negativity in the electric field.”

(测试显示电场中存在高度的负性状态。)

“Negativity in the battery indicates it needs recharging.”

(电池的负性状态表明它需要充电了。)

同义词:pessimism, cynicism, gloom

常见短语

toxic negativity — 指极度有害的消极情绪或态度,通常会对周围的人产生负面影响。

“His toxic negativity was bringing down the whole team.”

(他有害的消极情绪拖累了整个团队。)

overcome negativity — 指通过积极思考或行动来战胜消极情绪或态度。

“She attended workshops to learn how to overcome negativity.”

(她参加了研讨会学习如何克服消极情绪。)