passivity
US /pæsˈɪv.ə.t̬i/
UK /pæsˈɪv.ə.ti/
名词
被动, 消极
the state of being passive; lack of action or resistance
示例:
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The government's passivity in the face of the crisis was criticized.
政府在危机面前的被动受到了批评。
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His usual passivity surprised everyone when he finally spoke up.
当他最终开口时，他一贯的被动让所有人感到惊讶。