complaisance
UK/kәm'pleizәns/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A willingness to please others and comply with their wishes.
殷勤，谦恭；顺从。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe noun of complaisant: the quality of being eager to please others. Keeps the French -s- spelling. Do not confuse with complacency (self-satisfaction).
Root plac still carries 14 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
His complaisance made him popular but easy to take advantage of.
- 2.
She treated his complaisance as a sign of weakness.