passive; held back; reactive
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesadjective
passive; acting only when pushed by external force
neutralMost commonly used to describe people's attitude, behavior, or working style, contrasting with 主动 (active).
Be proactive at work, don't be passive.
He always passively waits for the teacher to assign tasks in his studies.
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This company's business model is too passive and lacks market competitiveness.
Don't develop the habit of passively accepting criticism; take the initiative to reflect on your own problems.
In team collaboration, members who passively wait for instructions will slow down the overall progress.
adjective
hindered; unable to proceed as intended
neutralUsed to describe situations, plans, or projects that go off track due to unexpected obstacles.
Because we didn't plan thoroughly enough, things turned out very awkwardly.
A sudden policy change has put our project in a difficult, reactive position.
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The other side announced their plan early, putting us at a serious disadvantage.
We were already at a disadvantage from the start of the negotiation, so we need to adjust our strategy quickly.
This sudden COVID outbreak has made the entire city's economic operation very difficult to manage reactively.