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被动

passive, on the defensive

adjective Rare #23,949
passive, on the defensive Often describes being forced to react rather than take the initiative.
CH: 如果不主动联系，我们就会很被动。
EN: If we don't get in touch first, we'll be on the defensive.

我真的很被动

I'm really passive.

— 分手的决心 (2022)

觉得被动就去攻击对方

If you feel cornered, go on the offensive.

— 水瓶座 (2016)

所以很被动

So I was at a disadvantage.

— I Am What I Am 2 (2024)

我们就很被动了

That would leave us at a disadvantage.

— I Am What I Am 2 (2024)

我这么被动的一个人

I'm such a passive person.

— The Captain (2019)