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主

动

to take the initiative

to do sth of one's own accord

spontaneous

active

opposite: passive 被動|被动[bei4 dong4]

drive (of gears and shafts etc)

他从来不会主动跟我联系。

He never takes the initiative to contact me.

她工作的时候经常主动地问问题。

When she works, she often takes the initiative to ask questions.

每次都是我主动跟他说话。

Every time it's me who takes the initiative to speak with him.

她主动帮助了我解决问题。

She took the initiative to help me solve the problem.

请你主动提出自己的观点。

Please take the initiative to express your own opinion.

我们应该主动适应新的工作环境。

We should actively adapt to the new work environment.

他主动向老师请教问题。

He took the initiative to consult the teacher about the problem.

我会主动联系你，安排会议时间。

I will take the initiative to contact you and schedule a meeting time.

孩子应该学会主动与他人交流。

Children should learn to take the initiative to communicate with others.

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