early 15c., from Old French negacion (12c.) and directly from Latin negationem (nominative negatio) "denial," noun of action from past participle stem of negare "deny, say no" (see deny).
双语例句
1. This political system was the negation of democracy.
这种政治制度是对民主的否定。
来自《权威词典》
2. The author boxed the compass of negation in his article.
该作者在文章中依次探讨了各种反面的意见.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. The life of an evil man is a moral negation.
恶人的生命在道德上是无价值的.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
4. No reasonable negation can be offered.
没有合理的反对意见可以提出.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
5. Unintelligible legislation is the negation of the rule of law and of parliamentary democracy.
