Definition of intransitive

intransitiveadjective

không chuyển tiếp

/ɪnˈtrænzətɪv//ɪnˈtrænzətɪv/

The word "intransitive" originally comes from Latin, more specifically from the prefix "in-," which means "not," and the word "trans" meaning "across" or "over." The word "transitive" itself derives from the Latin word "vertere" meaning "to turn" or "to cause to turn," as it refers to verbs that cause a change in their direct objects. In grammar, a verb is considered intransitive if it does not take a direct object. This grammatical classification was established in the 18th century by the Swiss linguist and philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. In his work "Grammaire générale et raisonnée des langues," published in 1781, Rousseau defined an intransitive verb as one that expresses actions that are performed without affecting another subject or object. Examples of intransitive verbs in English include "sleep," "run," "dance," and "laugh." These verbs are not followed by a complement or object, as they express simple actions or states in which the subject performs the action without any external effect. In contrast, transitive verbs, such as "write," "eat," and "see," take a direct object, as they describe actions that have an external impact or result. Overall, the term "intransitive" in grammar has its origins in the Latin language and has been adopted and adapted into English grammatical terminology to describe certain verb types and their functions in sentence structure.

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Example:
  • Snow falls intransitively from the sky during winter storms.

    Tuyết rơi liên tục từ trên trời xuống trong những cơn bão mùa đông.

  • Leaves rustle in the wind as a gentle breeze blows intransitively through the trees.

    Những chiếc lá xào xạc trong gió khi làn gió nhẹ thổi qua những tán cây.

  • Smoke rises intransitively from the lit end of a cigarette as it burns.

    Khói sẽ tự động bốc lên từ đầu điếu thuốc đang cháy khi nó cháy.

  • Flowers bloom intransitively in the springtime, adding color to the landscape.

    Hoa nở rộ vào mùa xuân, tô điểm thêm sắc màu cho cảnh quan.

  • Glaciers melt intransitively as the climate continues to warm.

    Các sông băng tan chảy liên tục khi khí hậu tiếp tục ấm lên.

  • Rain pours intransitively during heavy downpours, causing floods and landslides.

    Mưa đổ xuống liên tục trong những trận mưa lớn, gây ra lũ lụt và lở đất.

  • Waves crash intransitively against the shore, forming rolling crests and troughs.

    Sóng liên tục đập vào bờ, tạo thành những con sóng nhấp nhô và những rãnh sóng.

  • The sun rises and sets intransitively, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink.

    Mặt trời mọc và lặn liên tục, nhuộm bầu trời bằng sắc cam và hồng.

  • Fog descends intransitively, obscuring visibility and muting sounds.

    Sương mù liên tục tràn xuống, che khuất tầm nhìn và làm im tiếng động.

  • Thunder growls intransitively during summer thunderstorms, rumbling through the air.

    Tiếng sấm gầm gừ bất chợt trong những cơn giông mùa hè, ầm ầm lan khắp không trung.