ambivalence
noun [ U ] uk/æmˈbɪv.ə.ləns/ us/æmˈbɪv.ə.ləns/
矛盾心理
the state of having two opposing feelings at the same time, or being uncertain about how you feel
her ambivalence towards men 她对男人的矛盾心理
Real social relationships are marked by ambiguity and ambivalence. 真实的社会关系充斥着歧义和模糊。
See: ambivalent
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- It remains unclear whether the growing ambivalence will derail EU expansion.
- The young people discussed their ambivalence about ambition.
- She was filled with ambivalence about the trip.