meek

英 [miːk] 美 [miːk]

adj.  温顺的; 谦恭的; 驯服的; 温顺的人; 谦恭的人

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牛津词典

adj.

  1. 温顺的;谦恭的;驯服的
    quiet, gentle, and always ready to do what other people want without expressing your own opinion
    1. They called her Miss Mouse because she was so meek and mild .
      他们称她为“鼠小姐”,因为她总是那么懦弱谦和。
  2. 温顺的人;谦恭的人
    people who are meek

    柯林斯词典

    1. ADJ-GRADED 温顺的;顺从的
      If you describe a person as meek, you think that they are gentle and quiet, and likely to do what other people say.
      1. He was a meek, mild-mannered fellow.
        他是一个温顺随和的人。
      2. ...the meekest and most docile of people.
        众人之中最温顺驯良的一个
      3. The meek are people who are meek.
        温顺的人
      4. The meek shall inherit the earth.
        谦卑的人必承受地土。

    双语例句

    1. On the surface she seemed meek, rather insipid
      表面上她似乎温顺驯服,相当乏味无趣。
    2. She played the role of a meek, innocent, shy girl. I don't know who she was trying to kid
      她装作一个温顺、天真、害羞的女孩。真不知道她想骗谁。
    3. He was a meek, mild-mannered fellow.
      他是一个温顺随和的人。
    4. Sheep are meek creatures, raised for nothing more than slaughter.
      羊是一种温顺的动物,养着就是为了长大后宰掉吃肉的。
    5. He expects his wife to be meek and submissive.
      他期望妻子温顺而且听他摆布。
    6. Thirdly, you become meek by keeping your power under control.
      第三,当你能自如地控制自己的力量时,就会变得温柔。
    7. There was a meek and mild shepherd named Bruce, who fell in love with Angela at the first sight he caught of her accidentally when Angela visited the meadow with her parents.
      有一个温柔和温和的牧人名为布鲁斯,谁爱上了安琪拉在第一次见面时,他抓住了她的意外的访问了草地安吉拉和她的父母。
    8. He was more weary, meek and brow-beaten.
      他显得更疲惫、更缺乏胆量和愁眉苦脸。
    9. The meek shall inherit the earth.
      温柔的人会承受地土。
    10. She is as meek as a lamb.
      她像小羊一样温顺。
    11. She looked meek, but had the heart of a lion.
      她看上去颇温顺,但非常勇敢。
    12. He is a meek, charitable, good clergyman.
      他是一个温和、慈悲的好牧师。
    13. She's too meek and mild.
      她太温和柔顺了。
    14. She's as meek as a lamb.
      她像羔羊般温顺。
    15. If you want to grow in holiness this Lent, put your hand in Marry's, and ask her to help you to become meek and humble.
      如果你想在这斋月的圣洁中成长,把你的手交给玛丽亚,然后请求她来帮助你变得温顺和谦卑。
    16. The English are mentioned in the bible: blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
      《圣经》中有提及英国人的话:柔顺的人们是有福的,因为他们将会继承大地。
    17. The meek will not inherit the earth.
      他说,温柔的人是不能承受地土的。
    18. He could not say no to the request because he is a meek person.
      因为他是个缺乏勇气的人,他不能对这个要求说不。
    19. Anna Mihalovna with a countenance of meek sorrow and forgiveness stood at the door with the unknown lady.
      安娜·米哈伊洛夫娜脸上流露着温顺的忧愁和大度包容的神色,她和一个不认识的女士伫立在门旁。
    20. His wife is a very meek woman, like clay in the hands of the potter.
      他的妻子是一个很柔和的女人,百依百顺。
    21. One who has a meek, timid, unassertive nature. He is nothing but a chicken-hearted coward.
      胆小如鼠的人,懦夫个性懦弱、胆他只是一个胆怯的懦夫。
    22. His mother was a meek and submissive woman.
      他的母亲是一位温顺谦恭的女性。
    23. God has two dwellings, one in heaven, and the other in a meek and thankful heart.
      上帝有两个住处,一个在天上,并在一个温顺和感恩的心等。
    24. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
      柔和的人有福阿!因为他们必承受得地土。
    25. Her favorite Beatitude is` Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth '.
      她最喜欢的至福是保佑温顺的人,他们将继承土地。
    26. 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。
    27. He may have a meek demeanor, but he scans crowds with the intense concentration of a hunter.
      他也许有谦恭的态度,但会用猎人聚精会神的目光,扫描眼前的人群。
    28. 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。
    29. The meek will always wait patiently for the Lord.
      温柔的人必定会耐心地等候主。
    30. It is Mrs. White that makes the decisions in that family, not her meek little husBand.
      那家庭决定事情的是怀特太太,不是她那温顺的小个子丈夫。

    同义词辨析

      gentle meek mild【导航词义:温和的】

      gentle adj. 温和的,温柔的

    〔辨析〕指人举止、行事等温柔友善的,意在不伤及他人或某物。

    〔例证〕
    He's a very gentle, caring man.
    他是个非常温柔体贴的人。
    Love makes all hard hearts gentle.
    爱会使所有铁石般的心变温柔。
    I answered the phone and a gentle voice introduced herself as Linda .
    我拿起电话,传来一个轻柔的声音,自我介绍说名叫琳达。

      meek adj. 温顺的,谦和的

    〔辨析〕指性格文静温和、很听话而不爱与人争执的。

    〔例证〕
    The little girl is as meek as a lamb.
    那个小姑娘像羔羊一般温顺。
    My secretary is always so meek and mild.
    我的秘书总是那么温柔和善。

      mild adj. 温和的,温厚的

    〔辨析〕指人性格平和、不轻易发脾气的;也可指天气、批评等温和的。

    〔例证〕
    a mild climate
    温和的气候
    He gave the impression of being a rather mild man.
    他给大家的印象是一个性情相当温和的人。