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单词 acquiescing
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acquiescingn.

Brit. /ˌakwɪˈɛsɪŋ/, U.S. /ˌækwiˈɛsɪŋ/
Forms: 1600s acquiesceing, 1600s– acquiescing.
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: acquiesce v., -ing suffix1.
Etymology: < acquiesce v. + -ing suffix1. Compare earlier acquiescence n.
The action of acquiesce v.; acquiescence; (also) an instance of this.
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the mind > language > statement > acquiescence > [noun] > acquiescing
acquiescing1651
1651 J. Drew Northern Subscribers Plea Vindicated 68 That the Scottish Consistories had cause to lift up their voyces against acquiessing in the Kings Concessions at Newport.
1689 in Colonial Rec. Pennsylvania (1852) I. 314 You declared your acquiesceing with my Government.
1706 tr. L. E. Du Pin New Eccl. Hist. 16th Cent. II. iv. xix. 312 This was the Colour which was given to the acquiescing of the French ambassadors.
1782 Scots Mag. 44 492/2 His own safety occasioned his acquiescing.
1831 W. Scott Tales of Grandfather 4th Ser. II. v. 218 In this important matter, Philip, after examining the ancient treaties between the kingdoms, saw the necessity of acquiescing.
1856 R. Slack Old Truths & Mod. Progr. 132 [Society's] abstract nature must be that of a covenant..—a governing and an acquiescing—for..that which is agreed as necessary for insuring the common end.
1920 Amer. Law Rep. 8 219/2 The acquiescing of the plaintiff in the arrangement the agent made.
2003 E. Mazzola in C. S. Abate Privacy, Domesticity, & Women Early Mod. Eng. viii. 141 The Earl of Oxford..tried to force Sidney from the courts and Sidney refused, complaining that the..Earl's lack of courtesy prevented his acquiescing.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2011; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

acquiescingadj.

Brit. /ˌakwɪˈɛsɪŋ/, U.S. /ˌækwiˈɛsɪŋ/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: acquiesce v., -ing suffix2.
Etymology: < acquiesce v. + -ing suffix2. Compare earlier acquiescent adj., and also slightly earlier acquiescing n.
That acquiesces (acquiesce v. 1); characterized by acquiescence; assenting, compliant.
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the mind > language > statement > acquiescence > [adjective]
acquiescing1653
complacential1658
acquiescent1753
unprotesting1792
1653 J. Hall Let. Dissolution Parl. 1 It wilbe easie for an humble and an acquiescing mind to see, that..they bring forth their last & propos'd intendments.
1699 T. Forrester Rev. Dr. Scott's Pleadings v. 110 in Hierarchical Bishops Claim He had an acquiescing Answer in this his purpose.
1709 J. Oldmixton Hist. Addresses 29 The little Burrough of Hazlemer sent up an acquiescing Address.
1790 Whole Proc. Trial John Stockdale 140 That such a system should prevail in a country like England, without..the acquiescing sanction of the legislature is impossible.
1842 H. E. Manning Serm. vi. 86 Beware, then, of an easy, acquiescing temper, which lulls you to be secure.
1863 J. Burns Marriage Gift Bk. iv. 49 Love will make working hands, cheerful feet, and an acquiescing spirit.
1953 D. M. Donaldson Stud. Muslim Ethics iii. 60 A definite action, or an acquiescing silence is ascribed to the Prophet with a series of authorities for the statement.
1996 Premiere Feb. 30/2 ‘The other guy’ was King George's new, acquiescing equerry.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2011; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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