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aggressive

/əˈɡresɪv/
ag · gres · sive ə · ˈɡres · ɪv
English Definition
adj. ready to attack, assertive
中文释义
侵略性的,积极进取的
Significado en Español
agresivo, enérgico
한국어 뜻
공격적인, 적극적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hung hăng, tích cực
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How to use “aggressive” in a sentence

Don't be so aggressive.

别那么咄咄逼人。

The aggressive dog barked at everyone who walked by.

那只凶猛的狗对每个路过的人狂吠。

The team played an aggressive style of defense.

这支球队采用了积极进攻型的防守。

The city started an aggressive plan to plant more trees.

这座城市启动了一项雄心勃勃的植树计划。

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ag(go)+gress(advance)+ive
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “aggressive”:

  1. A assertive
  2. B gentle
  3. C passive
  4. D timid
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A — assertive. “aggressive” means adj. ready to attack, assertive

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

In order to succeed in the competitive environment, the company decided to adopt a more _____ strategy.

  1. A aggressive
  2. B passive
  3. C neutral
  4. D hesitant
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A — aggressive. “aggressive” means adj. ready to attack, assertive

Common questions about “aggressive”

What does “aggressive” mean?

aggressive — adj. ready to attack, assertive. In Chinese: 侵略性的,积极进取的.

How do you pronounce “aggressive”?

aggressive is pronounced /əˈɡresɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ag · gres · sive.

How do you use “aggressive” in a sentence?

“aggressive” means ready to attack, assertive. Examples: (1) Don't be so aggressive. (2) The aggressive dog barked at everyone who walked by. (3) The team played an aggressive style of defense. (4) The city started an aggressive plan to plant more trees.

What are synonyms for “aggressive”?

assertive, forceful — all close in meaning to aggressive (adj. ready to attack, assertive).

Is “aggressive” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. aggressive appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “aggressive”?

ag(go)+gress(advance)+ive

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