negation
/nɪˈɡeɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic EducationWord #6991 in the learning path
否定；否认
Definitions
n. the act of denying something or stating its opposite
否定；否认
n. the grammatical expression that something is not true or present
否定表达
Example
His firm headshake was a clear negation of my suggestion.
他坚决地摇了摇头，明确否定了我的建议。
In language teaching, understanding negation helps learners distinguish between statements that affirm facts and those that deny them.
在语言教学中，理解否定表达有助于学习者区分肯定事实与否认事实的陈述。
Collocations
- complete negation
- negation of a claim
- double negation
Word family
- negate (v.)
- negative (adj.)
- negatively (adv.)
Synonyms
- denial
Antonyms
- affirmation
Usage tip
偏正式；语法中指否定，日常说拒绝多用refusal。
FAQ
- What does negation mean?
- the act of denying something or stating its opposite the grammatical expression that something is not true or present
- How is negation pronounced?
- UK /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/, US /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
