complaisant
complaisant — 形容詞
- complaisantpositive
- more complaisantcomparative
- most complaisantsuperlative
1. describes a person who is keen to keep others happy, often by agreeing with thei
順從的
樂於討好、順從他人意願
describes a person who is keen to keep others happy, often by agreeing with their ideas or doing what they ask, even when doing so goes against their own wishes.
Dr. Okonkwo was always complaisant with his patients, never once raising his voice during consultations.
Dr. Okonkwo 對病人總是百依百順，看診期間從未提高過音量。
complaisant with + person
The complaisant waiter brought extra napkins without being asked, sensing the guests' needs.
那位順從的服務生察覺到客人的需求，沒等吩咐就多拿了些餐巾過來。
Mei-Lin found the hotel staff utterly complaisant, offering upgrades and a late checkout without hesitation.
Mei-Lin 發現這間旅館的員工極為順從，二話不說就幫她升等房間並允許延遲退房。
A complaisant neighbour, Mr. Watanabe watered the plants and collected the mail during their trip.
鄰居渡邊先生為人順從，在他們出遠門期間幫忙澆花和收信件。
Though privately annoyed, Amir gave a complaisant smile and nodded along with the suggestion.
Amir 雖然私下感到不悅，仍露出順從的微笑，點頭附和對方的提議。
- obliging
emphasises readiness to do favours or help practically; 'complaisant' has a broader, more social sense
- agreeable
can refer to things like weather or food; 'complaisant' only applies to people's behaviour
- accommodating
focuses on making adjustments for someone's needs; 'complaisant' is more about general politeness and willingness
- obstinate
stubbornly refusing to change one's mind
- disagreeable
unpleasant or unfriendly in manner
文法句型
be + complaisant
complaisant + noun
用法筆記
Frequently used in attributive position (before a noun) to describe a person's manner or character. Carries a slightly literary or old-fashioned tone; in everyday conversation, 'obliging' or 'agreeable' is more common.