negative
/ˈneɡətɪv/
CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #2990 in the learning path
消极的；不利的
Definitions
adj. expressing pessimism or having a harmful effect
消极的；不利的
adj. expressing refusal or showing that something tested for is absent
否定的；阴性的
adj. less than zero
负的；小于零的
Example
Her negative comments made me doubt my cooking skills.
她的负面评价让我怀疑自己的厨艺。
Heavy reliance on private cars can have negative effects on air quality and public health.
过度依赖私家车可能对空气质量和公众健康产生不利影响。
Collocations
- negative impact
- negative attitude
- test negative for
- negative number
Word family
- negatively (adv.)
- negativity (n.)
- negate (v.)
Antonyms
- positive
Usage tip
检测结果为negative指未检出，并非结果不好。
FAQ
- What does negative mean?
- expressing pessimism or having a harmful effect expressing refusal or showing that something tested for is absent less than zero
- How is negative pronounced?
- UK /ˈneɡətɪv/, US /ˈneɡətɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
