negative

• 表示不具有积极性质的，如负面的、消极的、悲观的态度或结果，也指表示否定、缺乏或相反的含义。

Describes something that is not positive, such as a bad quality, a pessimistic attitude, or a result that shows absence or denial.

1. Expressing denial or refusalA2formal

   Indicating that something is not true, not present, or not allowed.

   否定的

   • She gave a negative response to the invitation.
   • The test result was negative for the disease.
   • He received a negative answer to his request.

   同义词dissentingopposing

   反义词affirmativepositive

2. Pessimistic or unfavorableB1formal

   Focusing on the bad aspects of a situation; not optimistic.

   消极的

   • He has a negative attitude towards change.
   • The reviews of the movie were mostly negative.
   • She tried to avoid negative thoughts.

   同义词adversebleakcynicaldefeatistdownbeatgloomypessimisticunfavorable

   反义词constructivefavorablehopefuloptimisticpositive

3. B1formalscientific

   Relating to a number or value that is less than zero.

   负的

   • The temperature dropped to negative ten degrees.
   • Negative numbers are used in mathematics.
   • The account balance is negative.

   同义词minus

   反义词nonnegativepositive

• 名词，表示否定、拒绝或缺乏某种积极事物的陈述、回答或数量。

A noun referring to a statement, response, or quantity that expresses denial, refusal, or the absence of something positive.

1. Refusal or denialB1formal

   A statement or expression that says no or denies something.

   否定

   • The answer was a clear negative.
   • She responded with a negative to the invitation.
   • The committee gave a negative to the proposal.

   同义词denialnaynegationnorefusalrejection

   反义词acceptanceaffirmativeapprovalconsent

2. Photographic negativeB2formal

   An image on film or plate in which light areas appear dark and dark areas appear light, used to produce positive prints.

   底片

   • He developed the negatives from the old camera.
   • The photographer stored the negatives carefully.
   • She scanned the negative to create a digital copy.

   反义词positive

3. Disadvantage or drawbackB2formal

   An aspect that is harmful, undesirable, or unfavorable.

   缺点

   • The negatives of the plan outweigh the positives.
   • Every decision has its positives and negatives.
   • We need to consider all the negatives before proceeding.

   同义词defectdisadvantagedownsidedrawbackflawliabilityminusshortcomingweakness

   反义词advantageassetbenefitpluspro