| 单词 | acquiescent |
| 释义 | acquiescent (once / 16554 pages) adj The adjective acquiescent describes someone who willingly carries out the wishes of others. If you say "yes" to every request for help, you may have an acquiescent personality — or the word "no" just may not be in your vocabulary. Acquiescent comes from the Latin word acquiescere, which means to remain at rest or become quiet. The root quies is also the origin of the English word "quiet." Acquiescent people are sometimes thought of as quiet and mousy because they tend to do what you ask without protest. Try not to take advantage of these people by saying things like "Give me the last piece of cake," or "Do you mind walking my dog?" WORD FAMILYacquiescent: acquiescently+/acquiesce: acquiesced, acquiescence, acquiescent, acquiesces, acquiescing/acquiescence: acquiescences USAGE EXAMPLESSeeing those teams swat City aside, the host playing the acquiescent role of underdog, diminished the appetite instead of simulating it. New York Times(Nov 01, 2016) With lenders so acquiescent, borrowers rule the capital kingdom. New York Times(Sep 28, 2016) But Clinton’s plans to tweak the Affordable Care Act, would require an acquiescent Congress. Time(Oct 07, 2016) adj willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest too acquiescent to challenge authority Syn biddable obedient dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority |
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