submissive
UK/səb'mɪsɪv/US/sәb'misiv/
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Definitions
adj.
Readily yielding to the authority or will of others
顺从的，恭顺的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsubmit + -ive (tending to) = "tending to place oneself under." Describes someone who readily yields to others' control.
Root miss still carries 88 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.submissive behavior顺从的行为
- 2.meek and submissive温顺柔弱
Example Sentences
- 1.
He adopted a quiet, submissive posture.