positive

1.积极乐观的；自信的thinking about what is good in a situation; feeling confident and sure that sth good will happen

a positive attitude/outlook乐观的态度╱前景

the power of positive thought乐观思想的力量

She tried to be more positive about her new job.她努力更积极地投入新工作。

On the positive side , profits have increased.从好的方面看，利润增加了。

The report ended on a positive note.报告的结尾显得很乐观。

2.积极的；建设性的；朝着成功的directed at dealing with sth or producing a successful result

We must take positive steps to deal with the problem.我们必须采取积极步骤处理这个问题。

It will require positive action by all in the industry.这将需要业内全体同人和衷共济。

3.表示赞同的；拥护的expressing agreement or support

We've had a very positive response to the idea.我们对这个想法反应很好。

4.良好的；有助益的；正面的good or useful

to make a positive contribution to a discussion给讨论会提出好的建言

His family have been a very positive influence on him.他的家庭对他有十分良好的影响。

Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports.海外投资对出口有积极影响。

5.[nbn]有绝对把握；确信；肯定completely sure that sth is correct or true

I can't be positive about what time it happened.我说不准这事是什么时间发生的。

She was positive that he had been there.她确信他曾在场。

‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive.’“你敢肯定吗？”“绝对肯定。”

6.[obn](informal)完全的；绝对的complete and definite

He has a positive genius for upsetting people.他气人的本事可大呢。

It was a positive miracle that we survived.我们能够生还，完全是个奇迹。

7.证据确凿的；明确的giving clear and definite proof or information

We have no positive evidence that she was involved.我们没有确凿证据证明她参与其事。

This is proof positive that he stole the money.这就是他偷钱的肯定证据。

8.阳性的；证明…存在的showing clear evidence that a particular substance or medical condition is present

a positive pregnancy test呈阳性反应的怀孕检测

The athlete tested positive for steroids.这个运动员类固醇检测呈阳性。

to be HIV positive艾滋病病毒化验呈阳性

9.正数的greater than zero

10.正电的；正极的containing or producing the type of electricity that is carried by a proton

a positive charge正电荷

the positive terminal of a battery电池的正极

1.[c][u]优势；优点a good or useful quality or aspect

Take your weaknesses and translate them into positives.把你自己的弱点变成优点。

2.[c]正片a developed film showing light and dark areas and colours as they actually were, especially one printed from a negative

3.[c]阳性结果（或反应）the result of a test or an experiment that shows that a substance or condition is present