docilely
gb/dˈoʊsɪlli/ us/dˈoʊsɪlli/
C1
Engelsk
engedelmesen
C1
1
engedelmesen
B2
Brugsmønster:
[someone/animal] [verb] docilely
The dog trotted docilely at her side, even in the busy street.
A kutya engedelmesen ügetett mellette, még a forgalmas utcán is.
He listened docilely while the manager explained the new rules.
Engedelmesen hallgatta, miközben a vezető elmagyarázta az új szabályokat.
The children lined up docilely and followed the teacher into the hall.
Læringseksempler
The cat sat docilely on my lap.
A macska engedelmesen ült az ölemben.
He answered docilely and did what she asked.
Engedelmesen válaszolt, és megtette, amit kért.
Typisk fejl:
Do not confuse with 'docently' (which relates to teaching).
Betydning
in an obedient, submissive way
Ordforbindelser
sit docilely
|wait docilely
|follow docilely
|comply docilely
|accept docilely
|submit docilely
|stand docilely
|nod docilely
|do as [someone] says docilely
|agree docilely
Synonymer
obediently (Focuses on following orders or rules.)
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submissively (Emphasizes yielding to another’s will or authority.)
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meekly (Adds a sense of timidity or lack of confidence.)
Antonymer
defiantly (Shows open resistance to authority.)
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rebelliously (Suggests active refusal to obey.)
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stubbornly (Emphasizes refusing to change or yield.)
Temaer
behavior
|social_relations
|emotions
Definition
in a quiet way that obeys easily
In a docile manner; obediently and without resisting or arguing.
C2
FORMAL
2
engedelmesen
B2
Brugsmønster:
[something] [verb] docilely (to/under [influence/process])
Under heat, the metal bent docilely into the desired shape.
Hő hatására a fém engedelmesen a kívánt formára hajlott.
In tests, the model responded docilely to small changes in the input.
A tesztek során a modell engedelmesen reagált a bemenet apró változásaira.
The crowd moved docilely toward the exits after the announcement.
Læringseksempler
The soft clay shaped docilely in her hands.
A puha agyag engedelmesen formálódott a kezében.
Typisk fejl:
This use is less common and can sound formal; in everyday speech people often use 'easily' instead.
Betydning
in an easily controlled way
Ordforbindelser
respond docilely
|yield docilely
|bend docilely
|conform docilely
|adapt docilely
|submit docilely to
|move docilely
|follow docilely
|change docilely
|behave docilely
Synonymer
readily (Highlights willingness or ease of response.)
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easily (Neutral and common; focuses on lack of difficulty.)
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tractably (More technical; stresses being manageable or governable.)
Antonymer
resistantly (Opposes being shaped or changed.)
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intractably (Emphasizes being hard to manage or control.)
Temaer
work
|technology
|materials
Definition
in a way that is easy to control
In a way that shows something is easy to manage, control, or shape.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
docilely
IPA
GB/dˈoʊsɪlli/
US/dˈoʊsɪlli/
Stavelser og tryk
do - cilely (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (do)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: docilely
- Plural: docilelies
Ordfamilie
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