obedient

🇬🇧 UK/ә'bi:djәnt/🇺🇸 US
IELTSGREB2

Definitions

adj.

Willing to follow commands or instructions from those in authority; compliant.

服从的,顺从的,听话的

n.

One who obeys.

服从者

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
obedientother
=obedient

Common Collocations

  • 1.obedient child听话的孩子
  • 2.obedient dog听话的狗
  • 3.obedient servant忠顺的仆人

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The obedient child followed all her parents' instructions without complaint.

  • 2.

    Dogs are naturally obedient animals when properly trained and socialized.

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