Wordiyosubmissively
🇬🇧 UK/səb'mɪsɪvli/🇺🇸 US/səb'mɪsɪvlɪ/
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Definitions
adv.
In a meek and obedient manner, yielding to others' authority
顺从地；谦恭地
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsubunder, below
+
ivetending to, having the nature of
+
lyin the manner of
=submissively
Common Collocations
- 1.behave submissively表现得顺从
- 2.respond submissively顺从地回应
- 3.[act submissively]顺从地行事
- 4.bow submissively恭顺地低头
Example Sentences
- 1.
The employee nodded submissively and accepted the manager's decision without question.
- 2.
She submissively followed every instruction given by her strict teacher.
- 3.
The dog lowered its head submissively when the owner raised his voice.