meek
英[miːk]
美[mik]
- adj. 温顺的；谦恭的；驯服的
- n. (Meek)人名；(英)米克
英英释意
- 1. humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness;
- "meek and self-effacing"
- 2. very docile;
- "tame obedience"
- "meek as a mouse"- Langston Hughes
- 3. evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant;
- "compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others"
- "a fine fiery blast against meek conformity"- Orville Prescott
- "she looked meek but had the heart of a lion"
- "was submissive and subservient"