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(grammar) The form of a transitive verb in which its subject receives the action.

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passive voice

Source Word

passive voice

uncountable usually

(grammar) The form of a transitive verb in which its subject receives the action.

Japanese Meaning

受動態：文法用語で、目的語の動作が主語に向かって行われる形態（例：『The ball was thrown by John』における形）。

The passive voice is often used in scientific writing to emphasize results rather than the researcher.

受動態は主語が動作を受ける形で、研究者よりも結果を強調するために科学的な文章でよく使われます。

Sense（1）

(grammar) The form of a transitive verb in which its subject receives the action.

The passive voice is sometimes criticized for de-emphasizing the actor. ["is ... criticized" is passive.]

passive voices

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