英汉词典

meek 基本解释

• adj. 温顺的；谦恭的；驯服的
• n. (Meek)人名；(英)米克

meek 词态变化

meek 中文词源

来自Proto-Germanic*meukaz,柔软的，谦逊的，来自PIE*meug,滑的，黏的，词源同mucus,muggy.后引申词义温顺的，谦恭的等，通常用以形容女人有礼貌。

meek 英文词源

meek

meek: see muck

meek (adj.)

c. 1200, "gentle, quiet, unaggressive; benevolent, kind; courteous, humble, unassuming;" of a woman, "modest," from a Scandinavian source such as Old Norse mjukr "soft, pliant, gentle," from Proto-Germanic *meukaz (cognates: Gothic muka-modei "humility," Dutch muik "soft"), of uncertain origin, perhaps from PIE *meug- "slippery, slimy." In the Bible, it translates Latin mansuetus from Vulgate (see mansuetude). Sense of "submissive" is from mid-14c.

meek (n.)

"those who are meek," c. 1200, from meek (adj.).

meek 英文释义

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"

meek 双语例句

1. She maintained a kind of meek-ness.

她保持着一种温顺的态度。

来自柯林斯例句

2. The meek shall inherit the earth.

谦卑的人必承受地土。

来自柯林斯例句

3. 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。

来自《权威词典》

4. He expected his daughters to be meek and submissive.

他期望女儿都温顺听话。

来自《权威词典》

5. He expects his wife to be meek and submissive.

他期望妻子温顺而且听他摆布.

来自《简明英汉词典》

meek 实用场景例句

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。

牛津词典

He meekly did as he was told.

他温顺地听从吩咐。

牛津词典

He was a meek, mild-mannered fellow.

他是一个温顺随和的人。

柯林斯高阶英语词典

...the meekest and most docile of people.

众人之中最温顺驯良的一个

柯林斯高阶英语词典

She won't object — she's so meek and mild.

她不会反对的——她是那么顺服温和.

《简明英汉词典》

She looked meek but had the heart of a lion.

她表面温顺,但具有一颗狮子的心.

期刊摘选

Minetta's voice had a meek irony.

米尼塔的口气里略带几分讥刺.

辞典例句

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.

辞典例句

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.

期刊摘选

A fine fiery blast against meek conformity.

相当猛烈的爆发与温顺的服从.

期刊摘选

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 ”.

《简明英汉词典》

A Mei is a meek girl, who can arouse others'love.

阿梅是个性格婉顺的女孩, 惹人怜爱.

期刊摘选

The first time when i saw her being meek that she might attain height.

第一次,我看见她为求高升而作谦卑状.

期刊摘选

Blessed are the meek , foe they shall inherit the earth.

温柔的人有福了, 因为他们能承受大地.

期刊摘选

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.

期刊摘选

But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace.

但谦卑人必承受地土,以丰盛的平安为乐.

期刊摘选

Don't be afraid of him. He's as meek as a mouse.

别怕, 他很温和的.

期刊摘选

Maiden should be mild and meek , swift to hear, and slow to speak.

少女尚温柔, 多听慢开口.

期刊摘选

DEAN: So, demons take over. I thought the meek shall inherit the earth.

所以, 恶魔要接管世界, 我以为是温和的人继承了世界.

期刊摘选

Mt. 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

太五5温柔的人有福了, 因为他们必承受地土.

期刊摘选

The first time when I saw her being meek that she might attain height.

第一次见到我的灵魂,发现她虚弱无力,应该增点体重.

期刊摘选

He expects his wife to be meek and submissive.

他期望妻子温顺而且听他摆布.

《简明英汉词典》

For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

因为耶和华喜爱他的百姓.他要用救恩当作谦卑人的妆饰.

期刊摘选

Wooden clothes and towel: back to elastic, meek and comfortable.

羊毛衣物及毛巾: 回复天然弹性柔软舒适.

期刊摘选

How to become the meek?

如何成为温柔的人?

期刊摘选

The fist time when I saw her being meek attain height.

第七次,当她高唱颂歌却自以为是一种美德时.

期刊摘选

He is a meek, charitable, good clergyman.

他是一个温和 、 慈悲的好牧师.

辞典例句

On the surface she seemed meek, rather insipid.

表面上她似乎温顺驯服，相当乏味无趣。

辞典例句

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。

《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》

He expected his daughters to be meek and submissive.

他期望女儿都温顺听话。

《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》