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positive adj.
⇨ complete (a positive miracle) ⇨ final (positive evidence) ⇨ good 6 (a positive response) ⇨ optimistic (a positive attitude) ⇨ sure (‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive.’) ⇨ valuable 2 (a positive contribution) complete adjective ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ pure 2 另见pure条第2义complete ♦︎ total ♦︎ real ♦︎ absolute ♦︎ outright ♦︎ utter ♦︎ perfect ♦︎ positive ♦︎ downrightThese words are all used to emphasize how great sth is in degree. 这些词均表示完全的、彻底的、十足的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a complete / a total / a real / an absolute / an utter disaster◆a complete / a total / a real / an absolute mess◆a complete / a total / a real idiot◆a complete / a total / an absolute / an utter fool◆complete / total / absolute / utter rubbish / nonsense / darkness◆complete / total / absolute / utter / perfect silence◆a complete / total / perfect stranger◆a complete / a real / an absolute beginner◆a complete / a total / an absolute / an outright ban■ complete [usually before noun] used when you are emphasizing sth, to mean 'to the greatest degree possible' （用以强调）完全的，彻底的◆We were in complete agreement.我们意见完全一致。◆It came as a complete surprise.这事来得十分突然。◆The whole thing has been a complete waste of time.整件事完全是浪费时间。 see also completely ⇨ quite 2 ■ total [only before noun] complete 完全的；彻底的◆The room was in total darkness.房间里一片漆黑。◆I always expect total honesty from my employees.我总是期望我的员工完全坦诚。◆Six years of total war had left no citizen untouched.六年的全面战争让所有国民都受到了影响。 see also total ⇨ whole , totally ⇨ quite 2 NOTE 辨析 Complete or total?In nearly all cases you can use either of these words. 几乎所有情况下这两个词都可以通用◆complete / total agreement / honesty / darkness完全一致；绝对诚实；漆黑一片◆a complete / total surprise / idiot / waste of time / lack of understanding完全出乎意料；十足的白痴；纯粹浪费时间；完全缺乏了解 Total war is a fixed collocation that cannot be changed. * total war是不可更换用词的固定搭配◆Six years of complete war... Total is only used before a noun; complete can also be used after a linking verb, although this is not frequent and rather formal. * total仅用于名词前；complete还可用于连系动词后，尽管这一用法不常见且相当正式◆ (rather formal) Her misery was made complete when she was separated from her children.和她的孩子分开时，她痛彻心扉。◆Her misery was made total... ■ real [only before noun] (rather informal, especially spoken) complete 完全的；彻底的◆He looks like a real idiot.他看上去像个十足的白痴。◆This accident could have produced a real tragedy.这次事故差一点造成一场惨剧。◆Her next play was a real contrast.她的下一部戏截然不同。ⓘ Real is used in rather informal language to emphasize the degree to which sth is bad or different. * real用在较不正式的语言中，强调事物不好或不同的程度。 see also really ⇨ very adv. ■ absolute [usually before noun] (especially spoken) complete 完全的；彻底的◆He must earn an absolute fortune.他肯定赚了一大笔钱。◆'You're wrong,' she said with absolute certainty.“你错了。”她斩钉截铁地说。ⓘ Absolute is used especially in spoken English to emphasize how bad or how large sth is. In slightly more formal and written English it is also used to describe a feeling or quality; it is usually used before a noun, but in literary contexts it can also be used after a linking verb. * absolute尤用于口语中，强调某事物有多严重、多糟糕或多大。在稍微更正式的用语及书面语中，也形容感觉或品质；absolute常用于名词前，但在文学语境下亦可用于连系动词后◆ (literary) Around them the darkness was absolute, the silence oppressive.他们周遭一片漆黑，寂静得令人压抑。 see also absolutely ⇨ quite 2 ■ outright / /ˈaʊtraɪt/ / [only before noun] complete 完全的；彻底的◆She was the outright winner.她是绝对的优胜者。◆No one party is expected to gain an outright majority.没有任何政党有望获得绝对多数。◆They may introduce tougher restrictions or even an outright ban.他们也许会采取更严格的管制，甚至绝对的禁止。ⓘ Collocates of outright in this meaning include win, victory, winner, majority, ban, rejection, refusal and lie. 表达此义时，outright的搭配词有win、victory、winner、majority、ban、rejection、refusal和lie。▸ outright adverb ◆Neither candidate won outright.两个候选人谁也没有干脆利落地胜出。■ utter [only before noun] complete 完全的；彻底的◆That's complete and utter nonsense!那纯属一派胡言！◆To my utter amazement she agreed.令我大感意外的是，她同意了。ⓘ Utter is used especially to describe feelings and qualities, especially of surprise, disgust, despair, confusion, belief and peace. Collocates include surprise, disgust, despair, failure, confusion, chaos, conviction, delight, silence and stillness. * utter尤用于描述感觉和品质，尤其是惊讶、厌恶、绝望、困惑、信任及平和。其搭配词有surprise、disgust、despair、failure、confusion、chaos、conviction、delight、silence和stillness。 see also utterly ⇨ quite 2 ■ perfect [only before noun] complete 完全的；彻底的◆I don't know her－she's a perfect stranger.我不认识她，她是百分之百的陌生人。◆I have a perfect right to ask you－and you have the right not to answer.我完全有权询问你，但你有权不回答。ⓘ Collocates of perfect in this meaning include stranger, gentleman, right, accuracy, freedom, harmony and happiness. 表达此义时，perfect的搭配词有stranger、gentleman、right、accuracy、freedom、harmony和happiness。 see also perfectly ⇨ quite 2 ■ positive [only before noun] (rather informal) complete 完全的；彻底的◆He has a positive genius for upsetting people.他气人的本事可大呢。◆It was a positive miracle that we survived.我们能生还真是个奇迹。■ downright / /ˈdaʊnraɪt/ / [only before noun] (rather informal, usually disapproving) used to emphasize sth negative or unpleasant （强调负面或令人不快的事物）彻头彻尾的，十足的，完全的◆It's a downright disgrace that they still haven't paid you.他们竟然还没付你钱，真是太不像话了。▸ downright adverb ◆It's not just stupid－it's downright dangerous.这不只是愚蠢－简直是危险。 final adjective final ♦︎ firm ♦︎ concrete ♦︎ proven ♦︎ definitive ♦︎ hard ♦︎ absolute ♦︎ positive ♦︎ categoricalThese words all describe information or a decision that is certain and cannot be changed. 这些词均表示确定的、不可更改的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆firm / concrete / definitive / hard / absolute / positive evidence◆final / firm / concrete / definitive / absolute / positive proof◆a final / firm / definitive decision / conclusion / diagnosis / agreement / answer◆a final / firm offer◆concrete / proven / hard facts◆a final / definitive judgement / ruling■ final that cannot be argued with or changed 决定性的；不可改变的；最终的◆The judge's decision is final.法官的判决是最终判决。◆Who has the final say around here?这里谁有最后决定权？◆I'll give you $500 for it, and that's my final offer!我出价500元，不再加价了！◆ (spoken) I'm not coming, and that's final!(= I will not change my mind) 我不来，就这么定了！▸ finally adverb ◆The matter was not finally settled until much later.这事很久以后才得到彻底解决。■ firm not likely to change 坚定的；确定的；坚决的◆At the age of 87 he is still a firm believer in socialism.他在87岁高龄依然坚信社会主义。◆No firm date has yet been set for the launch.发行的日期尚未确定。◆She is a firm favourite with the children.孩子们着实喜欢她。◆They remained firm friends.他们依然友情甚笃。▸ firmly adverb ◆It is now firmly established as one of the leading brands in the country.现在它已稳居该国主要品牌之列。■ concrete / /ˈkɒŋkriːt; NAmE ˈkɑːŋkriːt/ based on facts, not on ideas or guesses 确实的，具体的（而非想象或猜测的）◆By the end of the meeting some fairly concrete proposals had been put forward.到会议结束时已经提出了一些相当具体的建议。◆'It's only a suspicion,' she said, 'nothing concrete.'“那只是怀疑，”她说，“没有任何确实的依据。”OPP abstract ⇨ intellectual 1 ■ proven /ˈpruːvn, ˈprəʊvn; NAmE ˈproʊvn/ [only before noun] (rather formal) tested and shown to be true 被证明的；已证实的◆The award will be presented to a student of proven ability.这一奖项将颁给才华得到认可的学生。◆The candidate should have a proven track record of handling large projects.申请人要有可靠的经办大型项目的实际经验。OPP unproven ⓘ Something that is unproven has not been proved or not been tested. * unproven指未验证的、未经检验的◆unproven theories未证实的理论 see also prove ⇨ show verb 1 ■ definitive /dɪˈfɪnətɪv/ / (rather formal) final; that cannot or need not be changed or added to 最后的；决定性的；不可更改的◆The definitive version of the text is ready to be published.文本的定稿已备妥，可以发表了。▸ definitively adverb ◆The question has never been definitively resolved.这个问题从未得到明确解决。■ hard [only before noun] definitely true and based on information that can be proved 确凿的；可证实的；可靠的◆Is there any hard evidence either way?正反双方都有什么确凿证据吗？◆The newspaper story is based on hard facts.报纸的这篇报道有可靠的事实根据。■ absolute / /ˈæbsəluːt/ / definitely true or existing and not dependent on anything else 肯定的；无疑的；绝对的◆There was no absolute proof.没有确凿的证据。◆He taught us that the laws of physics were absolute.他教导我们说，物理定律是真实存在的。◆The divorce became absolute last week.离婚在上周成为定局。■ positive giving clear and definite proof or information 证据确凿的；明确的◆We have no positive evidence that she was involved.我们没有确凿证据证明她参与了其事。▸ positively adverb ◆Her attacker has now been positively identified by police.袭击她的人现在已被警方确认。■ categorical / /ˌkætəˈgɒrɪkl; NAmE ˌkætəˈgɔːrɪkl/ [usually before noun] (formal) expressed clearly and in a way that shows that you are very sure about what you are saying （言辞）明确的，绝对的◆The government has yet to make a categorical statement on the issue.政府尚未就此事发表明确声明。▸ categorically /ˌkætəˈgɔːrɪkli/ / adverb ◆He categorically rejected our offer.他断然拒绝了我们的提议。 good6 adjective in good condition/Good work! 状况良好；干得不错！Now is a good time to... 现在是做⋯的合适时机a good idea/reason/question/point 好主意；正当理由；好问题；好的观点a good actor; good at languages; good with your hands 出色的演员；语言能力强；手巧a good person/deed/life 正派人；善行；高尚的生活a good impression/opinion/reputation 良好的印象；赞同的意见；好名声a good boy/girl/dog 乖巧的男孩／女孩；温驯的狗good ♦︎ positive ♦︎ favourable ♦︎ glowing ♦︎ admiring ♦︎ complimentary ♦︎ appreciative ♦︎ flattering ♦︎ approvingThese words all describe sb/sth that shows approval of sb/sth. 这些词均表示赞同的、肯定的、支持的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆positive / complimentary about sb / sth◆favourable / complimentary to sb / sth◆admiring / appreciative / approving of sb / sth◆a good / a positive / a favourable / a complimentary / an appreciative / a flattering / an approving comment◆a good / a positive / a complimentary / an appreciative / a flattering / an approving remark◆a good / positive / favourable response◆a good / positive / favourable / glowing report◆a good / positive / favourable opinion / impression / reaction / response◆to show sb / sth in a good / positive / favourable light◆very good / positive / favourable / complimentary / appreciative / flattering / approving◆highly positive / favourable / complimentary■ good showing or getting approval or respect 赞同的；赢得赞许的；令人尊敬的◆The school has an extremely good reputation.那所学校声誉极好。◆Initial reactions to the proposal have been good so far.到目前为止，对这个提议的初步反应都不错。◆Her school report was much better this year.她今年的学业成绩好多了。■ positive expressing agreement, approval or support for sb/sth 赞同的；赞许的；拥护的◆Most of his remarks were positive, but there were a few criticisms.他的评论大多是表示赞同的，但是也有一些批评意见。◆You should try to be a bit more positive about your students.你应该尽量给你的学生多些肯定。OPP negative ⇨ negative ▸ positively adverb ◆She was portrayed very positively in the movie.那部电影把她刻画得很正面。■ favourable (BrE) (NAmE favorable) / /ˈfeɪvərəbl/ / (rather formal) showing or getting approval of sb/sth 赞同的；肯定的；支持的◆The performance drew a lot of favourable comments from reviewers.那场演出获得评论家的许多好评。◆The report was very favourable to the existing government.那份报告对现任政府很是肯定。OPP unfavourable ⓘ An unfavourable comment or attitude shows dispproval of sb/sth. * unfavourable指对某人或某事不赞同的、反对的◆The documentary presents him in a very unfavourable light.这部纪录片从十分负面的角度来描绘他。 ▸ favourably adverb ◆He speaks very favourably of your work.他对你的工作赞赏有加。NOTE 辨析 Good or favourable? Favourable is a more formal way of saying good. It is used with some structures and collocations where you cannot use good in this meaning: a favourable comment is a comment showing approval, but a good comment is a clever comment; if sth is favourable to sb it shows approval, but to be good to sb is to be kind to them. * favourable是good更正式的说法。表达此义时，有一些结构和搭配不能用good，只能用favourable：a favourable comment指好评，而a good comment指妙评；be favourable to sb指支持某人，而be good to sb指对某人好。■ glowing / /ˈgləʊɪŋ; NAmE ˈgloʊɪŋ/ [usually before noun] giving enthusiastic praise 热烈赞扬的；热情洋溢的◆He described her performance in glowing terms.他对她的表演赞誉有加。OPP damning ⇨ critical ▸ glowingly adverb ◆Reviewers wrote glowingly about the young actor.■ admiring showing strong approval and admiration of sb/sth 赞赏的；钦佩的◆She was used to receiving admiring glances from men.她习惯了男人投来的赞赏目光。ⓘ Common collocates of this word are glance, look, gaze, smile and audience/crowd. 该词的常见搭配词有glance、look、gaze、smile、audience和crowd。▸ admiringly adverb ◆'That's very clever,' he said admiringly.“那真是聪明极了。”他赞赏地说道。 see also admire ⇨ respect verb , admiration ⇨ admiration ■ complimentary /ˌkɒmplɪˈmentri; NAmE ˌkɑːmplɪˈmentri/ expressing admiration, praise or strong approval 钦佩的；赞美的；大力肯定的◆She was extremely complimentary about his work.她对他的工作给予了高度评价。 see also compliment ⇨ praise verb , compliment ⇨ tribute noun ■ appreciative /əˈpriːʃətɪv/ / showing pleasure in or enjoyment of sb/sth 欣赏的；赏识的◆The audience was highly appreciative.那些观众都很懂得欣赏。◆She watched them with an appreciative smile.她望着他们，露出赞赏的微笑。 see also appreciate ⇨ appreciate ■ flattering saying nice things about sb/sth 奉承的；恭维的；讨好的◆He made several flattering remarks.他说了几句奉承话。 see also flatter ⇨ flatter ■ approving showing that you think sb/sth is good or acceptable 赞成的；同意的◆He gave me an approving nod.他向我点头表示同意。OPP disapproving ⇨ critical ▸ approvingly adverb ◆'Your work's very good,' she said approvingly.“你的工作干得很好。”她赞许道。 optimistic adjective optimistic ♦︎ hopeful ♦︎ positive ♦︎ bullish ♦︎ upbeat ♦︎ expectantThese words all describe sb feeling that sth will probably or certainly happen in the way that they want or expect. 这些词均表示乐观的、满怀希望的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆optimistic / hopeful / positive / bullish / upbeat about sth◆optimistic / hopeful that...◆an optimistic / a positive / a bullish / an upbeat / an expectant mood◆an optimistic / a positive / a bullish / an upbeat note◆an optimistic / a hopeful / a positive / a bullish view◆an optimistic / a positive / a bullish attitude / outlook◆an optimistic / a bullish prediction / forecast◆to feel optimistic / hopeful / positive / bullish◆to remain optimistic / hopeful / positive / bullish / upbeat■ optimistic expecting good things to happen or sth to be successful 乐观的；抱乐观看法的◆She's not very optimistic about the outcome of the talks.她对会谈的结果不太乐观。◆They are cautiously optimistic that the reforms will take place.他们对改革能否实行表示审慎的乐观。◆I think you are being a little over-optimistic.我看你有点过于乐观了。OPP pessimistic ⇨ negative see also optimism ⇨ hope noun 1 ▸ optimistically adverb ◆He spoke optimistically about better relations between the two countries.他乐观地谈到两国关系将会变得更好。■ hopeful [not usually before noun] believing that sth you want will probably happen 抱有希望；满怀希望◆I feel hopeful that we'll find a suitable house very soon.我对很快找到合适的房子抱有希望。◆He is not very hopeful about the outcome of the interview.他对面试的结果不抱很大希望。 OPP hopeless ⇨ desperate see also hopeful ⇨ promising , hope ⇨ hope noun 1 ■ positive thinking about what is good in a situation; confident and hopeful about the future 积极乐观的；自信的；对未来有信心的◆She tried to be more positive about her new job.她力求更积极地对待新工作。◆On the positive side, profits have increased.从好的方面看，利润增加了。OPP negative ⇨ negative ■ bullish / /ˈbʊlɪʃ/ / (especially business 尤用于商业) confident and hopeful about the future 对未来有信心的；积极乐观的◆Fraser was in (a) bullish mood about the future of his company.弗雷泽对他公司的未来充满信心。■ upbeat / /ˈʌpbiːt/ / (rather informal, especially business 尤用于商业) positive and enthusiastic; making you feel that the future will be good 乐观的；快乐的；积极向上的◆The tone of the speech was upbeat.这次讲话的基调颇为乐观。◆The presentation ended on an upbeat note.展示会在乐观的气氛中结束。 OPP downbeat ⇨ negative ■ expectant (especially written) hoping for sth, especially sth good and exciting 期待的；预期的；期望的◆A sudden roar came from the expectant crowd.期待的人群突然欢声雷动。◆An expectant hush came over the room.房间内安静下来，人们屏息以待。ⓘ Expectant is mainly used to talk about a crowd, people's faces, a look or the hush or silence of people waiting for sth exciting to happen. People are usually expectant about sth that they think is going to happen soon, rather than later in the future. * expectant主要用以描述crowd、face、look；或修饰hush或silence，指人们静静地等待令人兴奋的事情发生。expectant通常指人期待某事即将发生而非在较远的将来才发生。 see also expectancy ⇨ hope noun 1 ▸ expectantly adverb ◆She looked at him expectantly.她满怀期望地看着他。 sure adjective sure ♦︎ confident ♦︎ convinced ♦︎ certain ♦︎ positive ♦︎ clear ♦︎ satisfiedThese words all describe sb who knows without doubt that sth is true or will happen. 这些词均表示确信、肯定。SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺 下图显示这些词所表达确信的程度| clear | ➔ | sure | ➔ | confident | | satisfied | | certain | | convinced | | | | | positive |
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sure / confident / convinced / certain / positive / clear about sth◆sure / confident / convinced / certain / satisfied of sth◆sure / confident / convinced / certain / positive / clear / satisfied that...◆sure / certain / clear / satisfied who / what / how, etc.◆to feel sure / confident / convinced / certain / positive / satisfied◆quite / absolutely / completely / fairly / pretty sure / confident / convinced / certain / positive / clear / satisfied◆fully confident / convinced / satisfied◆not altogether sure / confident / convinced / certain / clear / satisfied◆(not) very sure / confident■ sure [not before noun] without any doubt that you are right, that sth is true, that you will get sth or that sth will happen 确信；确知；肯定；有把握◆'Is that John over there?' 'I'm not sure.'“那边那个人是约翰吗？”“我说不准。”◆You don't sound very sure.听你这口气，你也不大肯定。◆Are you sure about that?这事你肯定吗？◆England must win this game to be sure of qualifying.英格兰队必须赢得这场比赛才能确保获得参赛资格。◆Are you sure you don't mind?你确实不在意吗？◆Ask me if you're not sure how to do it.你要是拿不准怎么做，就问我。ⓘ Sure is often used in negative statements and questions, because there is some doubt or anxiety over the matter. If there is no doubt, people often say quite sure. * sure常用于否定陈述和疑问句中，表示对事情有所怀疑或担忧。如果毫无疑问，则常用quite sure◆I'm quite sure (that) I left my bag here (= I have no doubt about it).我肯定是把包丢在这里的。◆I'm pretty sure (that) he'll agree (= but it is still just possible that he won't).我相当肯定他会同意的。 OPP unsure ⇨ unsure ▸ surely adverb ◆Surely you don't think I was responsible for this?你不会真的以为这事是我的责任吧？◆'They're getting married.' 'Surely not!'“他们要结婚了。”“不会吧！”■ confident completely sure that sth will happen in the way that you want or expect 肯定；确信；有把握◆I'm quite confident that you'll get the job.我很确信你会得到那份工作。◆The team feels confident of winning.这个队觉得有把握取胜。ⓘ Confident is a stronger and more definite word than sure and is more often used in positive statements, when you feel no anxiety. * confident比sure语气更强，而且更肯定，常用于肯定陈述中表示不感到忧虑◆She was quietly confident that everything would go as planned.她心里相信一切都会按计划进行。◆She was quietly sure that... see also confidence ⇨ faith ▸ confidently adverb ◆The report asserts confidently that the industry will grow.报告断言该行业肯定会发展起来。■ convinced / /kənˈvɪnst/ / [not before noun] completely sure that sth is true or right, especially because the evidence seems to prove it or sb else has persuaded you to believe it （尤因有证据或被说服）坚信，深信，确信◆I'm totally convinced of her innocence.我完全相信她是清白无辜的。◆I'm convinced that she's innocent.我坚信她是清白无辜的。◆Sam nodded but he didn't look convinced.萨姆点了点头，可他看起来仍未完全相信。OPP unconvinced ⓘ If you are unconvinced of sth, you don't believe it or are not sure about it, despite what you have been told. * unconvinced表示尽管已被告知某事，但仍不相信或不肯定◆I remain unconvinced of the need for change.我仍然怀疑改革的必要性。◆She seemed unconvinced by their promises.她似乎不相信他们的许诺。 see also convince ⇨ convince ■ certain [not usually before noun] sure that you are right or that sth is true 确信；确定；无疑◆Are you absolutely certain about this?你对这事绝对确信无疑吗？◆She wasn't certain (that) he'd seen her.她不敢肯定他是否见过自己。OPP uncertain ⇨ unsure see also certainty ⇨ faith NOTE 辨析 Sure or certain?Like sure, certain is often used in negative statements and questions. It is slightly more formal than sure; sure is more frequent, especially in spoken English. 跟sure一样，certain常用于否定陈述和疑问句中，但比sure稍正式些。sure更常用，尤其在口语中。■ positive [not before noun] (rather informal, especially spoken) completely sure that sth is true 有绝对把握；确信；肯定◆She was positive that he'd been there.她确信他曾去过那里。◆'Are you sure?' 'Positive.'“你敢肯定吗？”“绝对肯定。”■ clear (often used in negative statements and questions 常用于否定陈述和疑问句) having no doubt or confusion about sth 无疑的；清楚的；明白的◆My memory isn't really clear on that point.那一点我记得不太清楚。◆I'm still not clear what the job entails.我仍然不清楚这项工作的内容。◆We need a clear understanding of the problems involved.我们需要清楚了解所涉及的各种问题。OPP vague ⇨ vague ■ satisfied [not before noun] believing or accepting that sth is true 确信；信服◆Police were satisfied that the death was accidental.警方确信这是一次意外死亡。 see also satisfy ⇨ convince valuable2 adjective valuable possessions 贵重的财物a valuable experience 宝贵的经验valuable ♦︎ helpful ♦︎ good ♦︎ favourable ♦︎ worthwhile ♦︎ beneficial ♦︎ constructive ♦︎ positive ♦︎ advantageousThese words all describe sth that is useful and important to sb/sth. 这些词均表示很有用的、很重要的、宝贵的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆valuable / helpful / good / favourable / beneficial / advantageous for sb / sth◆valuable / helpful / favourable / beneficial / advantageous to sb / sth◆to be valuable / helpful / good / worthwhile / beneficial / advantageous to do sth◆valuable / helpful / good / constructive / positive suggestions / advice◆a valuable / helpful / worthwhile / beneficial / constructive / positive contribution◆a valuable / good / worthwhile / beneficial / constructive / positive experience◆a valuable / good / positive lesson◆a good / a favourable / a beneficial / a constructive / a positive / an advantageous effect◆a good / favourable / beneficial / constructive / positive influence◆a good / favourable / beneficial / positive result◆a good / a favourable / an advantageous position◆very valuable / helpful / good / favourable / worthwhile / beneficial / constructive / positive / advantageous◆highly valuable / favourable / beneficial / constructive / positive / advantageous◆extremely valuable / helpful / good / favourable / worthwhile / beneficial / positive / advantageous◆mutually helpful / beneficial / advantageous■ valuable (approving) very useful and important 很有用的；很重要的；宝贵的◆The Internet can be a very valuable learning tool.互联网可以是很有用的学习工具。◆You should gain some valuable insights into the world of business.你应该增进对商界的深刻了解。◆Spinach is a valuable source of iron.菠菜是铁质的重要来源。OPP useless ⇨ useless see also fruitful ⇨ productive , value ⇨ appreciate ■ helpful useful and able to improve a particular situation 有用的；有益的；有帮助的◆Here are some helpful hints for successful revision.这里有一些把功课复习好的有用提示。◆Sorry I can't be more helpful.对不起，我帮不上更多的忙。◆Role-play is helpful in developing communication skills.角色扮演有助于提高沟通技巧。◆You might find it helpful to contact a self-help group.你或许会发现与自助团体接触大有裨益。OPP unhelpful ⇨ perverse see also help ⇨ help noun , help ⇨ help verb 2 ▸ helpfully adverb ◆She helpfully suggested that I try the local library.她提了个很有益的建议，让我到当地图书馆去试试看。■ good having a helpful or useful effect on sb/sth （对⋯）有用的，有好处的◆Too much sun isn't good for you.晒太阳过多对你没有好处。◆My father once gave me some good advice.父亲曾给过我一些有用的建议。◆It's no good complaining－they never listen.抱怨毫无用处－他们根本不听。◆This book is no good to me: I need the new edition.这本书对我没用，我需要新版本的。OPP bad ⇨ harmful ■ favourable (BrE) (NAmE favorable) / /ˈfeɪvərəbl/ / (rather formal) good for sth and making it likely to be successful or have an advantage 有利的；有助于⋯的◆The terms of the agreement are favourable to both sides.协议条款对双方都有利。◆An area with a favourable climate will inevitably be richer than one without.气候条件优越的地区必然会比气候恶劣的地区富裕些。◆Winning the debate put him in a very favourable position.在辩论中获胜使他处于非常有利的地位。OPP unfavourable ⇨ difficult 2 ■ worthwhile / /ˌwɜːθˈwaɪl; NAmE ˌwɜːrθˈwaɪl/ (approving) worth spending time, money or effort on because it is important, enjoyable, interesting, etc. 值得花时间（或花钱、努力）的◆a worthwhile cause / discussion / job值得为之奋斗的事业；有意义的讨论；值得做的工作◆The smile on her face made it all worthwhile.她脸上的笑容使得这一切都非常值得。◆High prices in the UK make it worthwhile for buyers to look abroad.英国的高昂价格足以使买主把视线转向国外。◆It didn't seem worthwhile writing it all out again.把这些东西再写出来似乎没有必要。OPP pointless ⇨ useless ■ beneficial /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl/ / (formal) having a helpful or useful effect 有裨益的；有用的◆Relaxation classes can be beneficial to people of all ages.放松课对任何年龄段的人都有裨益。◆Lowering salt intake has a beneficial effect on blood pressure.减少食盐摄入量有助于稳定血压。OPP detrimental ⇨ harmful see also benefit ⇨ benefit noun 1 , benefit ⇨ help verb 2 NOTE 辨析 Good or beneficial? Beneficial is a much more formal word than good. Good in this meaning is mostly used in the phrases good for sb/sth, no good doing sth and no good to sb. * beneficial比good正式得多。good表达此义时主要用于短语good for sb/sth、no good doing sth和no good to sb。■ constructive (approving) having a useful and helpful effect rather than being negative or with no purpose 建设性的；有助益的；积极的◆You should always welcome constructive criticism of your work.你应该总是欣然地接受别人对你工作的建设性批评。◆Can't you find something more constructive to do?你就不能找点更有建设性的事情做吗？■ positive [usually before noun] (approving) (of the effect of sb/sth on sb/sth) good or useful （指影响或结果）良好的，有助益的，正面的◆Local residents made a very positive contribution to the debate.当地居民对这场辩论作出了积极贡献。OPP negative ⇨ harmful ■ advantageous / /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/ / good or useful for a particular person or group （对某人或某群体）有利的，有好处的◆An agreement would be advantageous to both sides.达成协议对双方都有利。OPP disadvantageous ⇨ difficult 2 |