1. in the negative : 否定地;
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1. (事实、局势或经历)不悦的,沮丧的,有害的
A fact, situation, or experience that is negative is unpleasant, depressing, or harmful.
1. a piece of photographic film showing an image with light and shade or colors reversed
2. a reply of denial
e.g. he answered in the negative