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positively

UK //ˈpɒzətɪvli//US //ˈpɑːzətɪvli//

词源

源自拉丁语 'positivus',意为 '明确的' 或 '肯定的',经由古法语 'positif' 进入英语。

adverb

❶ 以积极或肯定的方式,表示对某事持乐观或赞同的态度。常用于描述情绪、反应或评价。

“She responded positively to the job offer.”

(她对这份工作机会给出了积极的回应。)

“The teacher spoke positively about the student's progress.”

(老师对学生的进步给予了积极的评价。)

❶ 明确地或肯定地,用于强调某种情况或事实的存在。

“I can positively say that this is the best cake I've ever had.”

(我可以肯定地说,这是我吃过的最好吃的蛋糕。)

“The evidence positively proves his innocence.”

(证据明确证明了他的清白。)

同义词:optimistically, favorably, definitely, certainly, assuredly

常见短语

think positively — 保持积极的心态,乐观地看待问题。常用于鼓励他人或自我激励。

“No matter what happens, always try to think positively.”

(无论发生什么,都要尽量保持积极的心态。)

test positively — 指测试结果为阳性,通常用于医学检测中。

“He tested positively for COVID-19 and had to quarantine.”

(他的新冠病毒检测呈阳性,必须隔离。)