positive

adjective

OPAL WOPAL S

/ˈpɒzətɪv/

/ˈpɑːzətɪv/

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effective/useful

good or useful

The tests have so far yielded positive results.
The contributions have a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of children.
Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports.
His family have been a very positive influence on him.
The only positive outcome of that day was that our country came together.
to make a positive contribution to a discussion

opposite negative

expressing agreement or support

It's always nice to get positive feedback.
We've had a very positive response to the idea.
The company expects a positive reaction to these new products.
There were some overwhelmingly positive reviews.
I should probably say something positive.

opposite negative

Extra Examples

Most of his remarks were positive, but there were a few criticisms.
The feedback from the public was very positive.

Topics Opinion and argumenta2

directed at dealing with something or producing a successful result

We must take positive steps to deal with the problem.
In the last few years, positive changes have been made.
It will require positive action by all in the industry.

opposite negativeTopics Successb1

confident

thinking about what is good in a situation; feeling confident and sure that something good will happen

a positive attitude/outlook
the power of positive thinking
positive about something She tried to be more positive about her new job.
On the positive side, profits have increased.
The report ended on a positive note.
There were times when it was difficult to remain positive.
Analysts remain positive on the outlook for the shares over the long term.
Another positive sign is that many companies have recently raised their dividend payouts.
The goal was to create a positive image of older workers.

opposite negative

Extra Examples

He sounded very positive about his chances.
He took a highly positive view of the matter.

Topics Personal qualitiesb1

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs

appear
be
feel
…

adverb

extremely
fairly
very
…

preposition

about

See full entry

scientific test

showing clear evidence that a particular substance or medical condition is present

a positive pregnancy test
The athlete tested positive for steroids.
If your test results are positive, it means that blood was detected.
to be HIV positive
The test proved positive.

opposite negative

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs

be
prove
test
…

adverb

strongly
weakly

preposition

See full entry

sure/definite

[not before noun] (of a person) completely sure that something is correct or true

positive about something I can't be positive about what time it happened.
positive (that)… She was positive that he had been there.
I'm absolutely positive it was him.
‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive.’

Synonyms suresure

confident
convinced
certain
positive
clear

These 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.’
- Are you sure about that?
- England must win this game to be sure of qualifying.
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.
- The team feels confident of winning.
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.
certain
[not usually before noun] sure that you are right or that something is true:
- Are you absolutely certain about this?

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.
- ‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive.’
clear
(often used in negative statements and questions) having no doubt or confusion about something:
- My memory isn’t really clear on that point.

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

See full entry

giving clear and definite proof or information synonym conclusive

The results show a positive correlation between exercise and self-esteem.
We have no positive evidence that she was involved.
(formal) This is proof positive that he stole the money.

[only before noun] (informal) complete and definite synonym absolute

He has a positive genius for upsetting people.
It was a positive miracle that we survived.

grammar

(also affirmative)

(of a statement) expressing something that is true, did happen, etc.; not containing words such as ‘no’, ‘not’, ‘never’, etc.

A positive statement has a negative question tag.

opposite negative (2)Topics Languagea1

number/quantity

greater than zero opposite negativeTopics Maths and measurementb2

electricity

(specialist) containing or producing the type of electricity that is carried by a proton

a positive charge
the positive terminal of a battery

opposite negative

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’.

单词	positive
释义	positive adjective OPAL WOPAL S /ˈpɒzətɪv/ /ˈpɑːzətɪv/ jump to other results effective/useful good or useful The tests have so far yielded positive results. The contributions have a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of children. Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports. His family have been a very positive influence on him. The only positive outcome of that day was that our country came together. to make a positive contribution to a discussion opposite negative expressing agreement or support It's always nice to get positive feedback. We've had a very positive response to the idea. The company expects a positive reaction to these new products. There were some overwhelmingly positive reviews. I should probably say something positive. opposite negative Extra Examples Most of his remarks were positive, but there were a few criticisms. The feedback from the public was very positive. Topics Opinion and argumenta2 directed at dealing with something or producing a successful result We must take positive steps to deal with the problem. In the last few years, positive changes have been made. It will require positive action by all in the industry. opposite negativeTopics Successb1 confident thinking about what is good in a situation; feeling confident and sure that something good will happen a positive attitude/outlook the power of positive thinking positive about something She tried to be more positive about her new job. On the positive side, profits have increased. The report ended on a positive note. There were times when it was difficult to remain positive. Analysts remain positive on the outlook for the shares over the long term. Another positive sign is that many companies have recently raised their dividend payouts. The goal was to create a positive image of older workers. opposite negative Extra Examples He sounded very positive about his chances. He took a highly positive view of the matter. Topics Personal qualitiesb1 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs appear be feel … adverb extremely fairly very … preposition about See full entry scientific test showing clear evidence that a particular substance or medical condition is present a positive pregnancy test The athlete tested positive for steroids. If your test results are positive, it means that blood was detected. to be HIV positive The test proved positive. opposite negative Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs be prove test … adverb strongly weakly preposition for See full entry sure/definite [not before noun] (of a person) completely sure that something is correct or true positive about something I can't be positive about what time it happened. positive (that)… She was positive that he had been there. I'm absolutely positive it was him. ‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive.’ Synonyms suresure confident convinced certain positive clear These 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.’ Are you sure about that? England must win this game to be sure of qualifying. 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. The team feels confident of winning. 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. certain [not usually before noun] sure that you are right or that something is true: Are you absolutely certain about this? 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. ‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive.’ clear (often used in negative statements and questions) having no doubt or confusion about something: My memory isn’t really clear on that point. 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 See full entry giving clear and definite proof or information synonym conclusive The results show a positive correlation between exercise and self-esteem. We have no positive evidence that she was involved. (formal) This is proof positive that he stole the money. [only before noun] (informal) complete and definite synonym absolute He has a positive genius for upsetting people. It was a positive miracle that we survived. grammar (also affirmative) (of a statement) expressing something that is true, did happen, etc.; not containing words such as ‘no’, ‘not’, ‘never’, etc. A positive statement has a negative question tag. opposite negative (2)Topics Languagea1 number/quantity greater than zero opposite negativeTopics Maths and measurementb2 electricity (specialist) containing or producing the type of electricity that is carried by a proton a positive charge the positive terminal of a battery opposite negative 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’. positive noun OPAL S /ˈpɒzətɪv/ /ˈpɑːzətɪv/ jump to other results good quality [countable, uncountable] a good or useful quality or aspect What are the positives and negatives of going this route? I get a lot of positives from my job. The deal is seen as a positive for both companies. Extra Examples Take your weaknesses and translate them into positives. To manage your way out of recession, accentuate the positive. result of test [countable] the result of a test or an experiment that shows that a substance or condition is present The result can be a false positive—indicating a problem where none actually exists. opposite negative (3)Topics Scientific researchb2 in photography [countable] (specialist) a developed film showing light and dark areas and colours as they actually were, especially one printed from a negative 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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positive

effective/useful

confident

scientific test

sure/definite

grammar

number/quantity

electricity

positive

good quality

result of test

in photography