积极jījí 1.肯定的;正面的(跟‘消极’相对,多用于抽象事物as opposed to ‘negative’, oft. used for sth. abstract}){positive}: 起～作用{play a positive role}|从～方面想办法。{think about how to do it in a positive way} 2.进取的;热心的(跟‘消极’相对as opposed to ‘passive’}){progressive, enthusiastic}: ～分子{active element}|他对于社会工作一向很～。{He has always been very keen on social work.}