B2 adjective 중립

passive

/ˈpæs.ɪv/

Describing someone who allows things to happen or accepts what others do without resistance or participation. It is also used in grammar to describe a sentence structure where the subject is the recipient of the action rather than the performer.

예시

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1

He has a very passive personality and rarely voices his own opinions in a group.

He has a very submissive personality and rarely shares his own ideas in a group.

2

The board of directors criticized the CEO's passive approach to the declining market shares.

The board criticized the CEO's lack of action regarding the dropping market shares.

3

You shouldn't be so passive; if you want the promotion, you need to ask for it.

You shouldn't be so inactive; if you want the job level up, you must ask.

어휘 가족

명사
passivity
부사
passively
형용사
passive
관련
passiveness
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암기 팁

Think of a 'passenger' in a car. A passenger is passive because they aren't the one driving or making decisions about where to turn.

빠른 퀴즈

The investor preferred _____ income from rental properties over the stress of day-trading stocks.

정답!

정답은: passive

예시

1

He has a very passive personality and rarely voices his own opinions in a group.

everyday

He has a very submissive personality and rarely shares his own ideas in a group.

2

The board of directors criticized the CEO's passive approach to the declining market shares.

formal

The board criticized the CEO's lack of action regarding the dropping market shares.

3

You shouldn't be so passive; if you want the promotion, you need to ask for it.

informal

You shouldn't be so inactive; if you want the job level up, you must ask.

4

In academic writing, the passive voice is frequently employed to emphasize the results rather than the researcher.

academic

In scholarly writing, the passive grammatical structure is often used to focus on results instead of the person.

5

Generating passive income through investments is a key strategy for long-term financial stability.

business

Creating income without active daily work through investments is important for financial health.

어휘 가족

명사
passivity
부사
passively
형용사
passive
관련
passiveness

자주 쓰는 조합

passive income money earned with little to no ongoing effort
passive smoking the inhalation of smoke from others' cigarettes
passive voice a grammatical construction where the subject is acted upon
passive resistance non-violent opposition to authority
passive role a position in which one does not take initiative

자주 쓰는 구문

passive-aggressive

displaying negative feelings indirectly rather than openly

passive spectator

someone who watches without getting involved

passive participation

being present without contributing actively

자주 혼동되는 단어

passive vs patient

Patient means waiting calmly for something, while passive means failing to act when action is needed.

passive vs apathetic

Apathetic implies a lack of interest or emotion, whereas passive describes a lack of action regardless of feeling.

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사용 참고사항

The word 'passive' often carries a slightly negative connotation when describing character, implying a lack of energy or leadership. However, in technical fields like finance (passive income) or grammar (passive voice), it is a neutral, descriptive term.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often use the passive voice too much in English essays; while not grammatically 'wrong,' it can make writing feel heavy or indirect compared to the active voice.

💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'passenger' in a car. A passenger is passive because they aren't the one driving or making decisions about where to turn.

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어원

Derived from the Latin 'passivus', meaning 'capable of feeling or suffering', from 'pati' (to suffer/endure).

문법 패턴

Used as an attributive adjective (e.g., 'a passive role') Used as a predicative adjective after 'to be' (e.g., 'He is passive') Functions as a technical noun-modifier in 'passive voice'
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문화적 맥락

In many Western corporate cultures, being 'passive' is often viewed negatively as a lack of initiative, whereas 'proactive' behavior is highly rewarded.

빠른 퀴즈

The investor preferred _____ income from rental properties over the stress of day-trading stocks.

정답!

정답은: passive

관련 단어

bishop

B2

To admit a person into the Christian church through the rite of confirmation performed by a bishop. It can also refer to the formal act of ordaining or appointing someone to the office of bishop.

bit

B2

In this specific context, it describes something that is minor, secondary, or small in scale, often referring to roles or components within a larger system. It is frequently used attributively to indicate that a part or person has limited importance or duration.

bitterly

B2

An adverb used to describe actions or feelings done with intense resentment, deep disappointment, or extreme harshness. It is also frequently used to emphasize that weather conditions are painfully cold.

bivalve

B2

A bivalve is an aquatic mollusk with a body enclosed within a hinged shell that consists of two distinct parts. This group includes well-known creatures like clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops, which are often harvested for food or studied for their environmental impact.

bizarrely

B2

In a very strange or unusual manner that is often difficult to explain or expect. It is used to describe actions, appearances, or situations that deviate significantly from what is considered normal.

blackberry

B2

To go out and gather wild blackberries from bushes, typically during late summer or early autumn. It describes the specific recreational or foraging activity of picking these berries in nature.

blackcurrant

B2

Describing something that has the flavor, scent, or dark purple color of the blackcurrant berry. It is frequently used to characterize food products, beverages, and scents derived from the Ribes nigrum plant.

blackhead

B2

A small, dark-colored bump on the skin caused by a clogged hair follicle where oil and skin cells have oxidized upon contact with air. They are a mild type of acne that commonly appears on the face, particularly on the nose and chin.

blackmail

B2

To demand money, favors, or specific actions from someone by threatening to reveal embarrassing or damaging information about them. It involves using a person's secrets or weaknesses as a way to coerce them into compliance.

blackness

B2

The state, quality, or condition of being black or completely dark. In academic and sociological contexts, it often refers to the historical, cultural, and social identity associated with people of African descent.

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