passivity

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n. the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative
n. submission to others or to outside influences

n. 被动, 被动性, 无抵抗, 钝性, 被动结构
[化] 钝态

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

passivity 由词根 pass（被动）和词缀 -ivity（状态、性质）组成，表示“被动的状态”。

例句

1. Her passivity in the meeting surprised everyone.

她在会议上的消极态度让大家感到惊讶。

2. The teacher encouraged students to overcome their passivity and participate more actively.

老师鼓励学生克服自己的消极情绪，更积极地参与。

3. Passivity can sometimes lead to missed opportunities in life.

消极态度有时会导致生活中错失机会。