ambivalent
英 [æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt]
美 [æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt]
1、ambi- "both" + val- + -ent.
2、字面含义:that have both strength or feelings at the same time.
ambivalent 模糊的前缀ambi-, 两边。词根val, 力量,见value. 指相同的力量,模糊。
- ambivalent (adj.)
- 1916, originally a term in psychology; back-formation from ambivalence. In general use by 1929.
- 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。
- 2. She seems to feel ambivalent about her new job.
- 她似乎对新工作忧喜参半。
- 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.
- 4. She remained ambivalent about her marriage.
- 她对于自己的婚事仍然拿不定主意。
- 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.