obedient

/ә'bi:djәnt/

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中文翻译

a. 服从的, 顺从的, 孝顺的

[法] 服从的, 顺从的, 忠顺的

英文解释

a. dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority; the refractory remain unburdened"- Edmund Burke

常见例句

in a disobedient or naughty way r

cause to separate into pieces or fragments v act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises v move away or escape suddenly v scatter or part v force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up v prevent completion v enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act v make submissive, obedient, or useful v fail to agree with

r in a contrary disobedient manner r with the order reversed r contrary to expectations

stubbornly disobedient

Embarrassment at waiting on the curb obediently as other pedestrians ignore the "don't walk" signal in the absence of traffic. > I couldn't stand the curb shame any longer so I crossed with everyone else, even though I needed a break from running all around town.