negation

柯林斯词典

negation /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

• 1. N-SING The negation of something is its complete opposite or something which destroys it or makes it lose its effect. 反面; 对立面; 否定[正式] [N 'of' n]

  Badly written legislation is the negation of the rule of law and of democracy. 书写不规范的法律条文有悖于法治和民主。

• 2. N-UNCOUNT Negation is disagreement, refusal, or denial. 否定; 拒绝; 否认[正式]

  Irena shook her head, but in bewilderment, not negation. 艾丽娜摇了摇头，是出于困惑，而非否定。

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