middle voice

Pos   Wed Jan 18, 2006 8:19 am GMT
"These clothes wash well."

"VW Polos sell quickly."

Would you say that those are examples of the middle voice?
M56   Wed Jan 18, 2006 8:36 am GMT
Yes, they are good examples of the middle construction or medio-passive.

Other examples could be:

Politicians round here bribe easily.

She seduces well.

Crystal vases shatter easily