acquiescent
Meaning: Ready to accept something without protest or resistance; passively compliant.
Acquiescent describes a willingness to go along with something, often implying that the person lacks the will or desire to resist. It can be neutral (quietly agreeable) or negative (spineless, too passive). The related noun 'acquiescence' is common in legal contexts. It collocates with 'silence,' 'nod,' 'attitude,' 'manner,' and 'population.'
Examples
- The acquiescent board rubber-stamped every proposal without meaningful debate. 那个逆来顺受的董事会对每一项提案都不经实质讨论就照章通过。El complaciente consejo de administración aprobó mecánicamente cada propuesta sin un debate significativo.その従順な取締役会は、実質的な議論もなくすべての提案を承認しました。그 순종적인 이사회는 실질적인 토론 없이 모든 제안을 형식적으로 승인했습니다.
- She gave an acquiescent nod, too exhausted to argue the point any further. 她默然地点了点头,疲惫不堪,无力再争辩下去。Asintió con docilidad, demasiado agotada para seguir discutiendo.彼女はこれ以上議論する気力もなく、おとなしくうなずきました。그녀는 더 이상 논쟁할 기력도 없이 순순히 고개를 끄덕였습니다.
- An acquiescent population is not necessarily a contented one — silence can mask deep resentment. 一个逆来顺受的民众未必是满意的民众——沉默可能掩盖着深深的怨恨。Una población aquiescente no es necesariamente una población satisfecha: el silencio puede ocultar un profundo resentimiento.従順な国民が必ずしも満足しているとは限りません——沈黙は深い怨みを覆い隠していることがあります。순종적인 국민이 반드시 만족하고 있는 것은 아닙니다 — 침묵은 깊은 원한을 감추고 있을 수 있습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin acquiescentem, present participle of acquiescere (to find rest in, to agree to), from ad- (to) and quiescere (to become quiet), from quies (rest). Used in English since the mid-17th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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