ambivalent
/æmˈbɪvələnt/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #6897 in the learning path
心情矛盾的；态度摇摆的
Definitions
adj. having conflicting feelings about someone or something
心情矛盾的；态度摇摆的
Example
I feel ambivalent about moving away from my family.
对于搬离家人这件事，我的心情很矛盾。
Many consumers remain ambivalent about online shopping because convenience must be balanced against concerns about privacy.
许多消费者对网购仍持矛盾态度，因为便利与隐私方面的担忧需要权衡。
Collocations
- feel ambivalent about
- ambivalent attitude
- remain ambivalent
Word family
- ambivalence (n.)
- ambivalently (adv.)
Synonyms
- conflicted
- undecided
Usage tip
常接about；指好坏感受并存，不是毫不在意。
FAQ
- What does ambivalent mean?
- having conflicting feelings about someone or something
- How is ambivalent pronounced?
- UK /æmˈbɪvələnt/, US /æmˈbɪvələnt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
