[ 比较级 more obsequious 最高级 most obsequious ]
obsequious 谄媚的 ; 逢迎的 ; 顺从的 ; 低三下四
be obsequious 形容一味顺从附和
obsequious s 谄媚的 ; 奉承的
obsequious shop assistants 阿谀逢迎的店员
be obsequious to one's superiors 巴结上司
neither obsequious nor arrogant 不卑不亢
obsequious a 顺从的
"obsequious shop assistants"
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It's a fine line between expressing admiration and being obsequious.
在赞美和奉承之间有微妙的区别。
They were obsequious and servile and did not presume to talk to their masters as if they were their equals.
他们既卑躬屈膝又恭敬顺从,不敢像对待自己的同类一样与自己的主人交谈。
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。”
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