obsequious

US [əbˈsikwiəs]
UK [əbˈsiːkwiəs]
  • adj.谄媚的；巴结奉迎的
  • Web奉承的；逢迎的；顺从的

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obsequious
adj.
1.
谄媚的；巴结奉迎的trying too hard to please sb, especially sb who is important
an obsequious manner
谄媚的态度

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Definition:
AllAll,谄媚的谄媚的,巴结奉迎的巴结奉迎的,奉承的奉承的,逢迎的逢迎的,顺从的顺从的
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1.
He noticed that they were all whispering together, looking towards him with something like awe and even obsequious deference.
他发现，大家在窃窃私语，用目光向他表示，有如目光中流露出恐惧，甚至是奴颜婢膝的样子。
tā fā xiàn , dà jiā zài qiè qiè sī yǔ , yòng mù guāng xiàng tā biǎo shì , yǒu rú mù guāng zhōng liú lù chū kǒng jù , shèn zhì shì nú yán bì xī de yàng zǐ 。
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2.
Her tone changed to one of obsequious solemnity as she turned to the banker: "The parlor is ready, Mr. Phelps. "
她转过身来，声调一下变得毕恭毕敬，对银行家说：“菲利普先生，客厅准备好了。”
tā zhuǎn guò shēn lái , shēng diào yí xià biàn de bì gōng bì jìng , duì yín háng jiā shuō : " fēi lì pǔ xiān sheng , kè tīng zhǔn bèi hǎo le 。 "
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3.
"It was yourself, monsieur, " said the obsequious waiter.
“就是你自己，先生。”堂倌奉承道。
" jiù shì nǐ zì jǐ , xiān sheng 。 " táng guān fèng chéng dào 。
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4.
But I never call him this way, for I've always respected the fat coach who seemed to be always obsequious .
但我从不这么叫他，因为我尊重这个似乎一直唯唯诺诺的胖教练。
dàn wǒ cóng bù zhè me jiào tā , yīn wèi wǒ zūn zhòng zhè ge sì hū yì zhí wěi wěi nuò nuò de pàng jiào liàn 。
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5.
The servant presented an obsequious cup of coffee and then made a paralytic attempt to stand at attention.
仆人毕恭毕敬地端上一杯咖啡，然后使劲想立正，可是就是站不稳。
pú rén bì gōng bì jìng de duān shàng yī bēi kā fēi , rán hòu shǐ jìn xiǎng lì zhèng , kě shì jiù shì zhàn bù wěn 。
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6.
If you think you've got the job, you might think a thank-you note is unnecessary or even obsequious.
如你认为你有把握得到这份工作的话，你可能会觉得一条感谢条没有必要或甚至是奉承。
rú nǐ rèn wéi nǐ yǒu bǎ wò dé dào zhè fèn gōng zuò de huà , nǐ kě néng huì jué de yī tiáo gǎn xiè tiáo méi yǒu bì yào huò shèn zhì shì fèng chéng 。
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7.
It 's a fine line between expressing admiration and being obsequious .
在赞美和奉承之间有微妙旳差别。
zài zàn měi hé fèng chéng zhī jiān yǒu wēi miào dì chā bié 。
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8.
Man is not, like the animals, an obsequious puppet of instincts and sensual impulses.
人，不像其他动物，不是一味奉承其本能与感官冲动的傀儡。
rén , bù xiàng qí tā dòng wù , bú shì yí wèi fèng chéng qí běn néng yǔ gǎn guān chōng dòng de kuǐ lěi 。
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9.
They capitalize on your weakness to render you even more obsequious by their darkened agendas.
通过他们的黑暗议程，他们利用你们的软弱，来回报给你更多的奉承顺从。
tōng guò tā men de hēi àn yì chéng , tā men lì yòng nǐ men de ruǎn ruò , lái huí bào gěi nǐ gèng duō de fèng chéng shùn cóng 。
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10.
Those men are most apt to be obsequious and conciliating abroad, who are under the discipline of shrews at home.
一个人在家里受惯了泼妇的教训，到外面是最容易处处随和，事事顺从。
yī gè rén zài jiā lǐ shòu guàn le pō fù de jiào xun , dào wài miàn shì zuì róng yì chù chù suí hé , shì shì shùn cóng 。
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