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ambivalent

英 [æm'bɪv(ə)l(ə)nt] 美[æm'bɪvələnt]
  • adj. 矛盾的;好恶相克的

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副词: ambivalently;名词: ambivalence;

助记提示


1、ambi- "both" + val- + -ent.
2、字面含义:that have both strength or feelings at the same time.

中文词源


ambivalent 模糊的

前缀ambi-, 两边。词根val, 力量,见value. 指相同的力量,模糊。

英文词源


ambivalent (adj.)
1916, originally a term in psychology; back-formation from ambivalence. In general use by 1929.

双语例句


1. He maintained an ambivalent attitude to the Church throughout his long life.
在他漫长的一生中,他对基督教信仰始终是一种摇摆不定的态度。

来自柯林斯例句

2. She seems to feel ambivalent about her new job.
她似乎对新工作忧喜参半。

来自《权威词典》

3. I must have acquired ambivalent attitude towards women from her.
我对妇女的矛盾态度一定是从她那里学来的.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. She remained ambivalent about her marriage.
她对于自己的婚事仍然拿不定主意。

来自辞典例句

5. Huxley himself was ambivalent about soma pills or their equivalent.
赫胥黎自己就对“体细胞”类的药片或其替代品没有把握.

来自时文部分