reactive
UKUS
A2
Definitions
adj.
Acting in response to events rather than planning ahead
被动应对的，被动反应的
adj.
(of a substance) Readily taking part in chemical reactions
（化学上）易起反应的，活泼的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedreactagain, back
+
-ivedo, act, drive
=reactive
react + -ive (tending to) = tending to react. In management it's the opposite of 'proactive' (responding instead of anticipating); in chemistry it means quick to react.
Common Collocations
- 1.reactive approach被动应对的方式
- 2.highly reactive极易反应的
- 3.reactive measures被动应对措施
Example Sentences
- 1.
A reactive strategy waits for problems to appear.
- 2.
Fluorine is one of the most reactive elements.