ambivalent
英 [æm'bɪv(ə)l(ə)nt]
美 [æm'bɪvələnt]
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.
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