1610s, from French productif (16c.) and directly from Medieval Latin productivus "fit for production," from Latin product-, past participle stem of producere (see produce (v.)). Related: Productively; productiveness.
实用例句
1. More productive farmers have been able to provide cheaper food.
农民提高产量就能使食物更加便宜。来自柯林斯例句
2. It is counter-productive to address an interviewee in patronizing tones.
以盛气凌人的语气同面试者讲话将会适得其反。来自柯林斯例句
3. Land, labor and capital are all productive of wealth.
土地、劳动和资本都能创造财富。来自柯林斯例句
4. On average, American firms remain the most productive in the world.
