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double negative

/ˈdʌb.əl ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv/

翻译: 在一个句子中使用两个否定词的语法结构;在标准英语中表示肯定,但在某些方言或非正式口语中可加强否定。

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/ˈdʌb.əl ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv/C1formal
  • zh在一个句子中使用两个否定词的语法结构;在标准英语中表示肯定,但在某些方言或非正式口语中可加强否定。

A grammatical construction where two negative words are used in the same clause, which in standard English creates a positive meaning, but in some dialects or informal speech may intensify the negation.

  1. B2formal

    A grammatical construction using two negative words in the same clause, often used for emphasis or to express a positive meaning.

    zh双重否定结构

    • In standard English, 'I don't have none' is a double negative.
    • Double negatives are often considered incorrect in formal writing.
    • Some dialects use double negatives for emphasis, like 'I didn't see nothing'.