| 释义 |
aˈssertiveness
[f. as prec. + -ness.]
1. Tendency towards assertion or self-assertion.
1881Perkis Wanted an Heir 79 In gait there was a crispness and assertiveness. 1883M. E. Braddon Gold. Calf xxvii. 317 Brian..talked with loud assertiveness of the right of genius to do what it likes.
2. Special Comb. assertiveness training orig. U.S., a technique by which diffident persons are trained to behave (more) assuredly.
1975Ms. Mar. 109/2 Jean Withers..organized an Assertive Rap Group and edited a brochure on *assertiveness training. 1977J. F. Fixx Compl. Bk. Running ii. 14 Zen, transcendental meditation, assertiveness training, est and similar movements are all directed at making us fulfilled human beings. 1977C. McFadden Serial (1978) iii. 13/1 She'd like to take assertiveness training but was afraid Harvey wouldn't let her. 1982S. Townsend Secret Diary A. Mole (1983) 43 My mother has gone to a woman's workshop on assertiveness training. |