acquiescent

/ˌækwiˈesnt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌækwiˈesnt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌa-kwē-ˈe-sᵊnt/ (ame, mw)

acquiescent — 形容詞

  • acquiescentpositive
  • more acquiescentcomparative
  • most acquiescentsuperlative

1. describes someone who willingly follows the wishes or decisions of others, accep

1.形容詞C1
釋義

順從的

順服他人意願而不反抗的

describes someone who willingly follows the wishes or decisions of others, accepting what is asked without voicing objection or pushback

例句

Professor Chen found his acquiescent students refreshing after years of teaching argumentative classes.

陳教授在教了多年好辯的班級後，覺得學生順從聽話令人耳目一新。

attributive: acquiescent + noun (students)

The board remained acquiescent, approving the merger without a single objection.

董事會保持默許態度，無異議通過了合併案。

predicative: remain + acquiescent

同義詞
  • compliant

    emphasises following rules or specific instructions; more neutral in tone

  • submissive

    carries a stronger implication of yielding to authority, often with a negative or power-imbalance connotation

  • accommodating

    more positive and active, suggesting helpful flexibility rather than passive acceptance

  • docile

    emphasises being easy to teach, manage, or handle; often used for students, animals, or children

反義詞
  • rebellious

    actively resists or fights against authority or expectations

  • defiant

    openly challenges or refuses to obey, often with visible confidence

  • resistant

    opposes or withstands pressure to change or comply

文法句型

acquiescent + noun

be/seem/remain + acquiescent

用法筆記

Predominantly used in formal, written, or academic contexts rather than everyday conversation. Describes a general disposition orpattern of behaviour, not a single action — one would not say 'she was acquiescent for a moment'. Common modifiers include 'entirely', 'largely', 'remarkably', and 'strangely'.

常見錯誤

❌The manager was complacent about the new policy.' (when meaning 'accepting without objection')
✅The manager was acquiescent about the new policy.
💡'complacent' means self-satisfied or unconcerned, while 'acquiescent' means accepting things without protest.
❌She gave an acquiescent shrug.' (treating it as a temporary reaction)
✅She had an acquiescent nature.
💡'acquiescent' describes a stable character trait, not a momentary gesture.