passive

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詞型變化：

英文解釋：

名詞 passive:

1. the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb
   同義詞：passive voice

形容詞 passive:

1. lacking in energy or will- George Meredith
   同義詞：inactive
2. peacefully resistant in response to injustice
   同義詞：peaceful
3. expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb

例句：

1. This construction should not be confused with the regular passive.
   這種句法結構不可與按規則變化的被動語態相混淆。
2. 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.
   一種正在執行中的程式，是一種活著的實體，能引起事件的發生; 而程式是被動的，處於靜止狀態。
3. Passive character, attitude, quality, or behavior.
   消極主義消極被動的性格、態度、品質或行為
4. He had a passive expression on his face.
   他臉上有一種漠然的表情。
5. He played a passive role in the marriage.
   他在婚姻中扮演了一個被動的角色。