Because the normal word order is reversed in passive sentences, they are sometimes hard to follow.

由于正常语序在被动句中被颠倒过来了，所以有时很难理解。

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The sense of panic you mention could be diminished, or dispelled, if you recognize thateven if you're not saying a word, your role here isn't a passive one.

如果你能认识到，即便自己不发一言，你也并非在扮演被动的角色，那么，你所提到的那种恐慌感便会减少甚至消失。

youdao

In this context the word has a passive derivation, denoting whatever is formed by a combination of conditions; whatever is conditioned, constructed, or compounded.

在这个语境当中，该词有了一种派生的被动性，指凡是因缘造作的事物，凡是有为的、被造作的、被合成的。

youdao

I want you to take rather than passive notes of writing down what is on the power point or every word that I say.

我不希望你们被动地记录,幻灯片上的内容或者我说的话。

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