passive

passive

['pæsiv]

adj.被动的, 消极的
n.被动性

例句与用法：

This construction should not be confused with the regular passive.

这种句法结构不可与按规则变化的被动语态相混淆。

A program in execution, a process is an active entity, which can cause things to occur, as opposed to a program, which is a passive entity.

一种正在执行中的程序，是一种活着的实体，能引起事件的发生; 而程序是被动的，处于静止状态。

Passive character, attitude, quality, or behavior.

消极主义消极被动的性格、态度、品质或行为

He had a passive expression on his face.

他脸上有一种漠然的表情。

He played a passive role in the marriage.

他在婚姻中扮演了一个被动的角色。

词形变化：

副词: passively | 名词: passiveness |

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a.

1. 被动的; 消极的

His response was passive.

他的反应是被动的。

2. 顺从的, 顺服的

The slaves gave passive obedience to their master.

奴隶们乖乖地服从他们的主人。

3. 【语】被动的; 被动语态的[Z]

4. 【化】惰性的; 耐腐蚀的[Z]

n.

1. 【语】被动语态[U]

2. 【语】被动态的动词[C]