obsequious

obsequious

[əb'si:kwiəs]

adj.谄媚的, 奉承的, 顺从的

例句与用法:

One who seeks favor, especially by insincere flattery or obsequious behavior.

奉承者,谄媚者寻求好感的人,尤指通过不真诚的奉承和殷勤的举止

Constant personal attention and often obsequious solicitude.

永恒不变的个人恒心和经常顺从的挂念

He is a worker who is obsequious to the boss.

他是个对老板卑躬屈膝的人。

She is an obsequious shop owner.

她是个善于谄媚的店主。

词形变化:

副词: obsequiously | 名词: obsequiousness |


a.

1. 谄媚的, 奉承的[(+to/towards)]

obsequious shop assistants

阿谀逢迎的店员

2. 【古】顺从的, 孝顺的


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