passive
Произношение: [ˈpæsɪv]
Слово
Контекст: «grammar»
(adjective) describes a type of sentence where the subject receives the action instead of doing it. In passive sentences, the focus is more on the action itself rather than who performed it.
Пример
The cake was baked by my mom.
Пример
My mom did not bake the cake; it was made by a bakery.
Пример
Was the cake baked by my mom or someone else?
Контекст: «behavior»
(adjective) refers to someone who does not take action or is not very involved, instead letting things happen to them. This is like when a person waits for things to happen rather than trying to change them.
Пример
She took a passive approach to the project, allowing others to lead.
Пример
He was not passive at all; he actively tried to make improvements.
Пример
Do you prefer being passive in group activities, or do you like to take charge?
Контекст: «behavior»
(noun) refers to the quality or state of being inactive or not taking action. It's when someone doesn’t do much or allows others to decide for them.
Пример
His passive made it easy for others to step up.
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Her active participation contradicted his passive.
Пример
Can passive behavior sometimes lead to missed opportunities?
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