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Acquiescence Word 英 ˌækwi'esns] 美 ˌækwi'esns N.默许;顺从 Boss Silent

英语单词 acquiescence
英美音标 英 [ˌækwi'esns] 美 [ˌækwi'esns]
中文释义 n.默许;顺从
英语例句 (1) He did it under the acquiescence of his boss.
(2) Being silent can be a mode of resistance, respect, apathy or acquiescence.
中文例句 (1) 他是在上司的默许下做这件事的。
(2) 沉默可以是一反制,可以是尊重,可以是冷漠或默许。
vocabulary简明 Acquiescence is an agreement, usually a willingness to go along with what someone else suggests. "Sure, I don't mind," "That sounds like a plan," and "Good idea" — these are all ways to show your acquiescence.
vocabulary扩展 The word acquiescence, pronounced "ack-we-ESS-sense," comes from the French word of the same spelling. The first record of its meaning as "silent consent" occurred in the 1640s. Acquiescence, in addition to "agreement," can also mean "acceptance without protest." Often when you offer acquiescence, you give in to another person's plan, perhaps because you are afraid to object or you don't have a better idea of your own.
柯林斯解释
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]同意;默认;默许;顺从 Acquiescence is agreement to do what someone wants, or acceptance of what they do even though you do not agree with it.
  [with supp]
  [FORMAL 正式]
  • Deirdre smiled her acquiescence...

    戴尔德丽微笑着表示同意。

  • Fear of rapid social change made temporary acquiescence in slavery tolerable in the South.

    对飞速的社会变革的恐惧使得南部对奴隶制暂时的默许变得可以忍受。

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