One unkind word or negative statement can spread like wildfire across the land.

一个不友善的词或否定语句可以传播野火一样在这片土地。

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This one may confuse you because it contains a negative statement together with a positive one.

这句表达令你迷惑，因为它用否定的形式来表现积极的意思。

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It could evolve from a negative statement aimed at you, or even a deep rooted belief you had since you can remember.

一个指向你的消极言论，或者一种从你有记忆以来就根深蒂固的信念。

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Mr Muglia said the shift on strategy was not a "negative statement" but a recognition that the industry had changed.

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"Persons who are tested prior to six months after exposure and are found to be negative should be tested again at six months after exposure to assure they are negative, " the statement advised.

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Some market experts think today's negative sentiment goes beyond the Fed statement--that the combination of higher interest rates, weaker housing prices and higher oil prices may have already baked the cake.

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