positively
gb/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/ us/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
B1
英语
~ 4500
义项
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adverb
B1
property
1
Certainly; without doubt
Used to say that something is sure or certain.
用法模式：
[someone] positively [verb]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'positively' with 'optimistically', but 'positively' here means 'with certainty', not 'with hope'.
近义词
certainly (More common and neutral in tone.)
|
definitely (Slightly more emphatic or casual in tone.)
反义词
doubtfully (Expresses uncertainty instead of certainty.)
搭配
positively identify
|positively prove
|positively certain
主题
communication
|opinions
|core_vocabulary
例句
- I can positively confirm that she was at the meeting.
- The results positively show a decrease in crime.
- He spoke positively that the plan would work.
学习者例句
- I can positively say it is true.
- She is positively sure about the answer.
- They positively know who did it.
adverb
B1
property
2
In a good or helpful way
In a way that helps or is good.
用法模式：
[someone] speaks/acts positively about [something]
常见错误：
Some learners confuse 'positively' with 'optimistically'; 'optimistically' suggests hope, while 'positively' here means in a good or approving way.
近义词
constructively (Focuses on being helpful and productive.)
|
favorably (Focuses on showing approval or support.)
反义词
negatively (Shows disapproval or harmful effect.)
搭配
respond positively
|think positively
|view positively
主题
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- She reacted positively to the feedback.
- The teacher spoke positively about his progress.
- Thinking positively can improve your mood.
学习者例句
- He talks positively about his job.
- She thinks positively every day.
- We should act positively to help others.
adverb
B2
property
3
Used to emphasize a statement
Used to make an adjective or statement stronger.
用法模式：
positively [adjective]
常见错误：
Learners may overuse this in formal writing; it's more common in spoken or expressive contexts.
近义词
absolutely (Very common emphatic adverb.)
|
utterly (Often used for extreme adjectives.)
反义词
slightly (Expresses a small degree instead of strong emphasis.)
搭配
positively delighted
|positively certain
|positively glowing
主题
communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- I was positively thrilled by the news.
- She was positively glowing with pride.
- The movie was positively awful.
学习者例句
- I am positively happy today.
- She is positively tired after work.
- The soup is positively delicious.
adverb
technical
B2
property
4
With a positive charge or test result
In science, having a positive charge or showing something is present.
近义词
affirmatively (In testing, indicates presence, though less common in technical contexts.)
反义词
negatively (Indicates absence or opposite electrical charge.)
搭配
positively charged particle
|test positively for
主题
science
例句
- The ion is positively charged.
- He tested positively for the virus.
- The sample reacted positively to the chemical.
学习者例句
- The atom is positively charged.
- She tested positively for flu.
- Water did not react positively to the test.
语法
词典原形
positively
IPA
GB/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
US/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
音节与重音
pos - it - ively （3 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (pos)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: positively
- Plural: positivelies
词族
Forms
positivelies
noun
Core family
positive
adjective B1
Related words
positivity
noun
Negative and opposite forms
相关表达
look at [something] positively
1/lˈʊk ˈæt sˈʌmθɪŋ pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
fixed phrase
See something favorably
To see something as good or beneficial.
例句
- He looked at the change in rules positively.
- Try to look at the situation positively instead of worrying.
think positively
1/θˈɪŋk pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
fixed phrase
Have an optimistic mindset
To focus on the good side of things and expect good results.
例句
- Even when times are hard, try to think positively.
- She always thinks positively about the future.