It seemed surprising to me that such a passive kind of interaction could be so useful.

令人惊奇的是，这样一种被动的交流方式竟如此有用。

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Even interruptions - a problem which is endemic in the kind of work we do - can actually be a sign of passive procrastination if they are used to provide an excuse for postponing necessary projects.

甚至在工作中遇到问题而中断可能实际上是一个消极拖延的迹象，如果借口这个而推迟必要的计划的话。

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My kids are no different, but as a dad I try to limit this kind of passive entertainment.

我的孩子们没有什么不同，但是作为父亲，我设法来削减这种被动娱乐的时间。

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Elsewhere the students enjoy great moral support, but of the passive kind.

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So what that argues for is kind of owning a passive array of the world market and just sitting on it, and not trying to be too cute.

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Mann also noted that ETF market makers are participating in equity markets freshly rebuilt on volume-based incentives, not exactly the kind of bait that would attract long-term holders in passive index investments.

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