docile 意为"温顺的、驯良的、易于管教的",形容人或动物性情温和、顺从,容易接受指导或控制。
/ˈdɒs.aɪl/(英式)
/ˈdɑː.sɪl/(美式)
源自拉丁语 docilis,意为"容易教导的",由 docēre(教导)派生而来。docēre 同样是 doctor(博士、医生)和 doctrine(教义)的词根。该词在16世纪进入英语,最初侧重"易于学习的"含义,后来逐渐演变为"温顺的、顺从的"。
The docile puppy followed its owner everywhere without pulling the leash.
那只温顺的小狗跟着主人到处走,从不拉扯牵引绳。
She had always been docile in her youth, accepting whatever was expected of her, but over time she learned to speak up for herself.
她年轻时一直很温顺,别人期望她做什么她就做什么,但随着时间推移,她学会了为自己发声。