"servile" in Chinese (Traditional)
奴性的奉承的 (過分順從)
Definition
表現出極度願意服務或服從他人,通常是過於順從或卑躬屈膝。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
正式且多為貶義,用於批評某人過度服從或自貶。常與「態度」、「行為」等搭配。不要和「樂於助人」混淆,多形容卑微、不尊重自我的情況。
Examples
He has a servile attitude toward his boss.
他對老闆的態度很**奴性**。
The servile servants did whatever they were told.
那些**奴性的**僕人照做一切被命令的事。
She spoke in a servile tone to her teacher.
她用**奴性的**語氣和老師說話。
Don’t be so servile—just say what you really think.
別那麼**卑躬屈膝**——說出你的真實想法。
His servile behavior made everyone uncomfortable at the meeting.
他的**奴顏媚骨**表現讓會議上的人都覺得不舒服。
People respected him more when he stopped acting so servile.
他不再那麼**奴性**時,人們開始更尊重他。