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源自拉丁语 'docilitas'(易教导),词根 'docere' 意为 '教导',与 'doctor'(博士)同源。
❶ 指人或动物温顺、易于管教和服从的特性,表现为愿意接受指导而不反抗的状态。
“The docility of the Labrador makes it an ideal family pet.”
(拉布拉多的温顺性格使它成为理想的家庭宠物。)
“Teachers appreciate the docility of students in this classroom.”
(老师们很欣赏这个教室里学生们的乖巧听话。)
with docility — 以温顺服从的方式,描述某人毫无反抗地接受指令或安排的状态。
“The puppy followed its owner with docility.”
(小狗温顺地跟着主人。)