主动 zhǔdònɡ adjective ① (自发自觉) on one’s own initiative ▸ 主动要求执行危险任务 volunteer for a dangerous mission ▸ 她主动提出开车送我去机场。 She offered to drive me to the airport. ② (有利) having the initiative ▸ 处于主动地位 be in an advantageous position ▸ 争取主动 try to gain the initiative |