passivity
US /pæsˈɪv.ə.t̬i/
UK /pæsˈɪv.ə.ti/
名詞
被動, 消極
the state of being passive; lack of action or resistance
範例:
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The government's passivity in the face of the crisis was criticized.
政府在危機面前的被動受到了批評。
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His usual passivity surprised everyone when he finally spoke up.
當他最終開口時，他一貫的被動讓所有人感到驚訝。