meek meaning in English
adj.
温顺的,柔和的;虚心的;卑躬屈节的 (opp. self-assertive);逆来顺受的;善忍的。 as meek as a lamb [a maid, Moses] 非常柔和,非常温顺。
adv.
-ly
温顺,柔和;卑躬屈节地。
n.
-ness
温顺,柔和;卑躬屈节。
Examples
- Minetta's voice had a meek irony .
米尼塔的口气里略带几分讥刺。 - He was more weary, meek and brow-beaten .
他显得更疲惫、更缺乏胆量和愁眉苦脸。 - He just pretends to be meek so he can have his own way .
他假装温顺,然后可以为所欲为。 - The governor is a wise man-a wise man, and a meek and moderate .
总督老爷是个聪明人,一个聪明柔顺的稳健派。 - I was told that she was as meek as a mouse around this little man half her size .
我听说她对这个身材只有她一半的矮小男人非常温顺。