E-Prime

专有名词

英文释义

专有名词
  1. A modified form of English that eliminates the verb be and thus avoids the passive voice, intended to reduce the dogmatism of language and the likelihood of misunderstanding and conflict.

词源

Clipping of English-Prime. Coined by its inventor, D David Bourland, Jr. (1928-2000).
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