positively
UKUS
B1
Definitions
adv.
In a positive, optimistic, or constructive way
积极地，正面地
adv.
Absolutely; used to add emphasis
确实地，绝对地（加强语气）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpositiveplace, put, set
+
-lytending to, having the nature of
=positively
The -ly adverb of positive; the emphatic sense ('positively glowing') comes from positive's older meaning of 'certain, definite.'
Common Collocations
- 1.respond positively积极回应
- 2.think positively积极思考
- 3.positively charged带正电的
Example Sentences
- 1.
She responded positively to the new proposal.
- 2.
The garden was positively buzzing with bees.