单词 | aggressive |
释义 | aggressive —aggressively, adv. —aggressiveness, aggressivity /ag're siv"i tee/, n. /euh gres"iv/, adj. 1. characterized by or tending toward unprovoked offensives, attacks, invasions, or the like; militantly forward or menacing: aggressive acts against a neighboring country. 2. making an all-out effort to win or succeed; competitive: an aggressive basketball player. 3. vigorously energetic, esp. in the use of initiative and forcefulness: an aggressive salesperson. 4. boldly assertive and forward; pushy: an aggressive driver. 5. emphasizing maximum growth and capital gains over quality, security, and income: an aggressive mutual fund. 6. - a. (of a disease or tumor) highly invasive and difficult or impossible to treat successfully. b. pertaining to a risky surgery or treatment, or to a medication that has grave side effects: aggressive chemotherapy. [1815-25; AGGRESS(ION) + -IVE] Syn. 1. pugnacious, militant. 2. forceful, enterprising, assertive. Ant. 1. friendly. 2. retiring, shy, timid, hesitant. |
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