| 单词 | attitude |
| 释义 | attitude —attitude /ˈæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ aep /ˈæt̬.ɪ.tuːd/ noun [C or U] (OPINION) ► B1 a feeling or opinion about something or someone, or a way of behaving that is caused by this: » It's often very difficult to change people's attitudes.» [+ that] She takes the attitude that children should be allowed to learn at their own pace.» He has a very bad attitude to/towards work.» He seems to have undergone a change in/of attitude recently, and has become much more cooperative.» I don't like your attitude (= the way you are behaving).» That boy has a real attitude problem (= behaves in a way that makes it difficult for other people to have a relationship with him or work with him).Thesaurus+: ↑Opinions, beliefs and points of viewThesaurus+: ↑Behaving, interacting and behaviourWord partners for attitude (OPINION)• ♯have/♯take a [positive/relaxed, etc.] attitude• a ♯negative/♯positive/♯relaxed attitude• sb's attitude ♯to/♯towards sb/sth• attitudes ♯among [a group of people]• a ♯change in/♯of attitude• an attitude ♯problemCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. an ambivalent/casual/cavalier/defensive/hostile attitude» He has a very casual attitude to hygiene.-lu. a positive/relaxed attitude» She has a positive attitude to coping with her illness.-lu. a bad/negative attitude» He has a very negative attitude at work.-lu. general/political/prevailing/public/social attitudes» The questions are designed to discover public attitudes to crime.-lu. sb's mental attitude» Mary is concerned about her mother's mental attitude.–Prepositions-lu. (sb's) attitude to/toward(s) sth/sb» His attitude to work is very positive.-lu. attitude about sth» Her attitude about religion is that, while she does not believe herself, she respects other people's beliefs.-lu. attitudes among [a group of people]» Changing attitudes among young people have led to a decrease in television viewing.-lu. with attitude» He is a boy with attitude.–Verbs-lu. adopt/take a [positive, more responsible, wait-and-see, etc.] attitude» We haven't made any plans yet - we are adopting a wait-and-see attitude.-lu. have a [bad, good, positive, etc.] attitude» The council has a positive attitude to improving bus use.-lu. reflect an/sb's attitude» Changes in policy reflect changes in the attitude of the public.-lu. change sb's attitude» It's not easy to change someone's attitude.-lu. an attitude exists/prevails» It seems that a hostile attitude prevailed towards the missionaries.–Nouns-lu. a change/shift in/of attitudes» There has been a shift in attitudes towards children's rights.-lu. an attitude problem» Bobby has an attitude problem.• • • Extra Examples:» Her attitude has definitely changed for the better since she started this new job.» The bishop criticized the government for its "callous, uncaring attitude" to the homeless and the unemployed.» My relationship with my father played a major part in shaping my attitude towards men.» Middle age can be the prime of life if you have the right attitude.» He's often been accused of cynicism in his attitude towards politics.noun [C] LITERARY (POSITION) ► F0 a position of the body: » She lay sprawled across the sofa, in an attitude of complete abandon.Thesaurus+: ↑PostureWord partners for attitude (OPINION)• ♯have/♯take a [positive/relaxed, etc.] attitude• a ♯negative/♯positive/♯relaxed attitude• sb's attitude ♯to/♯towards sb/sth• attitudes ♯among [a group of people]• a ♯change in/♯of attitude• an attitude ♯problemnoun [U] (CONFIDENCE) ► F0 If you say that someone has attitude, you mean that they are very confident and want people to notice them.Thesaurus+: ↑Confidence and self-assurance , ↑Showing arrogance and conceitWord partners for attitude (OPINION)• ♯have/♯take a [positive/relaxed, etc.] attitude• a ♯negative/♯positive/♯relaxed attitude• sb's attitude ♯to/♯towards sb/sth• attitudes ♯among [a group of people]• a ♯change in/♯of attitude• an attitude ♯problem |
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