"servile" in Chinese (Simplified)
奴性的奉承的 (过分顺从)
Definition
表现出极度愿意服务或服从他人,通常是在过于顺从或卑躬屈膝的方式下。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
正式且多为贬义,用于批评某人过度服从或自贬。常接在"态度"、"行为"等后。不要和“乐于助人”混淆,多用于描述卑微、不自尊的表现。
Examples
He has a servile attitude toward his boss.
他对老板的态度很**奴性**。
The servile servants did whatever they were told.
那些**奴性的**仆人照做一切被命令的事。
She spoke in a servile tone to her teacher.
她用**奴性的**语气和老师说话。
Don’t be so servile—just say what you really think.
别那么**卑躬屈膝**——说出你的真实想法。
His servile behavior made everyone uncomfortable at the meeting.
他的**奴颜媚骨**表现让会议上的人都感到不舒服。
People respected him more when he stopped acting so servile.
他不再那么**奴性**时,人们开始更尊重他。