"meek" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 温顺
• 顺从

Definition

一个温顺的人性格安静、温和，不喜欢争吵或冲突。通常指容易被控制或不为自己争辩的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式、文学语境；现代口语较少用。常带有消极色彩，暗示软弱或缺乏自信。常与“mild”、“gentle”连用，如“meek and mild”。单纯安静或有礼貌的人一般不用“meek”形容。

Examples

He is a meek little boy who never argues with anyone.

他是个非常**温顺**的小男孩，从不和别人争论。

She gave a meek reply to the question.

她对问题作出了一个**顺从**的回答。

The meek dog hid behind its owner during the storm.

那只**温顺**的狗在暴风雨中躲在主人身后。

Don't mistake her meek attitude for weakness; she's actually very strong.

不要把她的**温顺**当成懦弱，她其实很坚强。

He always gives meek suggestions in meetings, but he rarely pushes his ideas.

他在会议上总是提出**顺从**的建议，但很少坚持自己的想法。

Growing up meek taught him to listen more than speak.

以**温顺**的性格成长让他学会了多听少说。