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consisting in or characterized by the presence or possession of features or qualities rather than their absence
实际的，实在的，真实的。
(of a statement or decision)expressing or implying affirmation, agreement, or permission
（观点，决定）肯定的
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the company received a positive response from investors .该公司得到了投资者的肯定回应。
(of the results of a test or experiment)indicating the presence of something
（测试，试验结果）阳性的
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three players who had tested positive for cocaine use .因服用可卡因测试呈阳性的三位运动员。
[in combination](of a person or their blood)having a specified substance or condition
（人，人的血液）呈阳性的
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HIV-positive .HIV阳性。
constructive in intention or attitude
（意向，态度）建设性的
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there needs to be a positive approach to young offenders .对年轻的违法者需要有一个建设性的办法。
showing optimism and confidence
乐观的，自信的
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I hope you will be feeling very positive about your chances of success .我希望你对自己成功的可能应该感到非常乐观。
showing pleasing progress, gain, or improvement
积极的，有喜人进步（或进展、改观）的
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the election result will have a positive effect because it will restore people's confidence .选举结果将产生积极的影响，因为它会恢复人们的信心。
with no possibility of doubt; clear and definite
毋庸置疑的，明确的
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he made a positive identification of a glossy ibis .他明确地识别出了彩鹮。
convinced or confident in one's opinion; certain
确信的；有把握的
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‘You are sure it was the same man?’ ‘Positive!’ said George “你确信这是同一个人吗？”“确信！”乔治说。
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[with clause]
I am positive that he is not coming back .我确信他不会回来。
[attrib.]
〈非 正式〉 ［用于强调］ 完全的
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it's a positive delight to see you .见到你真是太高兴了。
of, containing, producing, or denoting an electric charge opposite to that carried by electrons
正电的。
(of a photographic image)showing lights and shades or colours true to the original
（照片影像）正片的，正像的。
【语法】 （形容词，副词）原级的。与<Bold>ＣＯＭＰＡＲＡＴIＶＥ</Bold>和<Bold>ＳＵＰＥＲＬＡＴIＶＥ</Bold>相对。
【主哲】 实证的，实在的。比较<Bold>POSITIVISM</Bold>（义项1）。
(of a quantity)greater than zero
（数量）正的。
【占星】 （风宫，火宫）积极的。
a good, affirmative, or constructive quality or attribute
优点；积极性特征；建设性特点
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take your weaknesses and translate them into positives 正视你的弱点并把它们转化为优点
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to manage your way out of recession, accentuate the positive .要摆脱沮丧，你要多看到优点。
a photographic image showing lights and shades or colours true to the original, especially one printed from a negative
正片，正像。
a result of a test or experiment indicating the presence of something
阳性结果
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let us look at the distribution of those positives .让我们看看那些阳性结果的分布情况。
[mass noun]the part of an electric circuit that is at a higher electrical potential than another point designated as having zero electrical potential
正极，阳极。
【语 法】 原级形容词；原级副词。
【乐】 同<Bold>ＰＯＳIＴIＦ</Bold>.
a number greater than zero
正数。
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a positive lifestyle 积极的生活方式
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a positive attitude 积极的态度
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be/stay/remain positive about ... 对...保持积极
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positive for ... ...呈阳性的
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