acquiescence

/ˌækwiˈesns/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌækwiˈesns/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌa-kwē-ˈe-sᵊn(t)s/ (ame, mw)

acquiescence — noun

1. formal agreement to let something happen or to follow another person's wishes, u

1.名詞C1
釋義

formal agreement to let something happen or to follow another person's wishes, usually without open protest or real enthusiasm

例句

After hours of argument, Rafael's acquiescence ended the family meeting.

formal noun for giving in after resistance

The board read her silence as acquiescence to the new policy.

acquiescence to + thing accepted

同義詞
  • acceptance

    broader and more neutral; it does not always suggest silent resistance

  • compliance

    more often about obeying a rule or order than quietly giving in

  • submission

    stronger and more unequal, often implying clear control by another side

反義詞
  • resistance

    active refusal to let something happen

  • defiance

    open and bold refusal to obey

  • refusal

    directly saying no instead of giving in

文法句型

acquiescence + to + something

acquiescence + in + something

用法筆記

Common in formal writing about power, conflict, and decision-making. It often suggests silence or weak resistance rather than willing support, and it is frequently followed by 'to' when naming what was accepted.

常見錯誤

❌Her acquiescence about the plan surprised us.
✅Her acquiescence to the plan surprised us.
💡this noun is usually followed by 'to' when you name the thing accepted.
❌His acquiescence shows he liked the decision.
✅His acquiescence shows he accepted the decision without protest.
💡acquiescence does not usually suggest happy or eager agreement.