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EnglishTHE SCHOLAR'S LEXICON

intransitive

/in-tran-si-tiv/US // ɪnˈtræn sɪ tɪv //UK // (ɪnˈtrænsɪtɪv) //

不及格,不及物,不及格的,不及物性

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : noting or having the quality of an intransitive verb.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : intransitive verb.

Examples

  • This meaning of , taken as intransitive, is rather vague, but I believe substantially correct.

  • The intransitive form derives from the transitive by dropping a generalized, customary, reflexive or cognate object.

  • Indeed, the intransitive form of the Anglo-Saxon verb winnan, whence our win, signifies "To gain the victory."

  • Smake, perceive by smell; a rare transitive use; see 211/497 for the intransitive, give out a smell.

  • What looks at first, therefore, like a copula turns out to be merely an impersonal intransitive verb.

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