新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

negation

英  [nɪˈɡeɪʃən]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • 1[SING 单数型名词] 对立

    The negation of something is its complete opposite or something which destroys it or makes it lose its effect.

    双语例句

    例:

    Badly written legislation is the negation of the rule of law and of democracy.

    晦涩的法律法规是与法治及民主的对立。

    例:

    The very foundation of this agency is a complete negation of the Quebec identity.

    这个机构在根基上就是与魁北克特性的彻底对立。

    2[U 不可数名词] 否定 , 拒绝

    Negation is disagreement, refusal, or denial.

    双语例句

    例:

    Irena shook her head, but in bewilderment, not negation.

    艾莉娜摇了摇头,但这是出于困惑,而不是拒绝。