permissive
🇬🇧 UK/pə'mɪsɪv/🇺🇸 US/pә'misiv/
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Definitions
adj.
Allowing a great deal of freedom; not strict in rules or discipline.
宽容的,放任的,不严格的
n.
A grammatical form indicating that an action is permitted by the speaker.
许可式(语法形式)
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.permissive parenting放任型养育
- 2.permissive culture宽松的文化
- 3.permissive society宽容的社会
Example Sentences
- 1.
The permissive attitude toward tardiness created discipline problems.