| 单词 | obsequious |
| 释义 | obsequious —obsequiously, adv. —obsequiousness, n. /euhb see"kwee euhs/, adj. 1. characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning: an obsequious bow. 2. servilely compliant or deferential: obsequious servants. 3. obedient; dutiful. [1375-1425; late ME < L obsequiosus, equiv. to obsequi(um) compliance (obsequ(i) to comply with (ob- OB- + sequi to follow) + -ium -IUM) + -osus -OUS] Syn. 1. sycophantic, flattering. 2. cringing, submissive. See servile. |
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