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ambivalence

/æmˈbɪvələns/

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1 · noun

simultaneous conflicting feelings

矛盾心理

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Her ambivalence about the move delayed her decision.
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她对搬家的矛盾心情使她迟迟无法决定。
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Pronunciation: /æmˈbɪvələns/

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