assertive
assertive /əˈsɚtɪv/ adjective
assertive
/əˈsɚtɪv/
adjective
Learner's definition of ASSERTIVE
[more assertive; most assertive]
: confident in behavior or style坚定自信的— sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻— see also self-assertive
- an assertive attitude坚定自信的态度
- Their daughter is an assertive little girl.他们的女儿是个很自信的小姑娘。
- The country has adopted a more assertive [=aggressive] foreign policy.这个国家采取了更加强势的外交政策。
- If you want people to listen to your opinions, you'll need to learn to be more assertive.如果想要别人听你的，你需要学会更加自信。
- a sauce with an assertive flavor [=a strong flavor]味道浓郁的酱汁
— assertively
adverb- He walked assertively [=confidently] onto the stage.他信心十足地走上了舞台。
— assertiveness
noun [noncount]- the country's new assertiveness [=aggressiveness] in foreign policy这个国家在外交政策中新的强势行为
- She is getting/undergoing assertiveness training. [=training that teaches people to act more confidently]她正在进行/接受树立自信的训练。
