positive
To be hopeful and confident about a situation, or to think about the good parts rather than the bad. It can also describe a result that shows something is present, such as in a medical test or a scientific study.
例文
3 / 5I try to have a positive attitude every morning when I wake up.
I try to have a positive attitude every morning when I wake up.
The committee reached a positive conclusion regarding the new proposal.
The committee reached a positive conclusion regarding the new proposal.
Stay positive, I'm sure things will get better soon!
Stay positive, I'm sure things will get better soon!
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the plus sign (+) in math. It adds value and goes up, just like a positive person’s energy.
クイックテスト
If you want to be happy, it helps to have a ______ outlook on life.
正解!
正解は: positive
例文
I try to have a positive attitude every morning when I wake up.
everydayI try to have a positive attitude every morning when I wake up.
The committee reached a positive conclusion regarding the new proposal.
formalThe committee reached a positive conclusion regarding the new proposal.
Stay positive, I'm sure things will get better soon!
informalStay positive, I'm sure things will get better soon!
The research showed a positive correlation between exercise and mental health.
academicThe research showed a positive correlation between exercise and mental health.
We received positive feedback from our main client about the project.
businessWe received positive feedback from our main client about the project.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
Stay positive
Stay positive
Think positive
Think positive
A positive sign
A positive sign
よく混同される語
Possessive relates to owning things or being jealous, while positive relates to optimism.
While 'positive' can mean 'certain' (e.g., I'm positive), 'definite' is more commonly used for facts that are fixed.
使い方のコツ
In addition to meaning 'optimistic', 'positive' is used in medical contexts to mean that a virus or condition was found. It can also mean 'certain' or 'sure' in spoken English.
よくある間違い
Learners often use the word 'positive' to describe a person who is 'nice,' but it specifically refers to their outlook or the results of an action.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the plus sign (+) in math. It adds value and goes up, just like a positive person’s energy.
語源
From the Latin 'positivus', meaning 'settled' or 'placed by agreement'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many Western cultures, 'positive thinking' is a popular concept encouraged in self-help and business for personal success.
クイックテスト
If you want to be happy, it helps to have a ______ outlook on life.
正解!
正解は: positive
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