passive-aggressive

短语
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a. 被动性进攻的

词形变化

more passive-aggressive 比较级 most passive-aggressive 最高级

释义与例句

adj.
  1. 1.

    Showing passive, sometimes obstructionist resistance to following authoritative instructions in interpersonal or occupational situations.

    心理学
  2. 2.

    Showing covert hostility, intending to cause annoyance or to humiliate, while maintaining a transparent (to the recipient) veneer of politeness.

词源

From 1940s, after passive aggression.

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