Word · Frequency #32864
slavish
奴隶般的;卑躬屈膝的
核心释义
In the manner of a slave; abject.
- 1.
像奴隶一样;卑躬屈膝的。
In the manner of a slave; abject.
- 2.
完全忠实的;完全没有原创性、创造性或反思的。
Utterly faithful; totally lacking originality, creativity, or reflection.
盲从的;缺乏独创性的;像奴隶一样;卑躬屈膝的。;完全忠实的;完全没有原创性、创造性或反思的。;奴隶的;奴性的
用法In use
The designer rejected the slavish copy of the original artwork, preferring to add her own creative touches.
用法提示:slavish 作定语修饰 copy,表示缺乏创造性的机械模仿,体现形容词用法。
His slavish devotion to the company's outdated policies prevented any meaningful progress.
用法提示:slavish 作定语修饰 devotion,表示盲目的、不加反思的忠诚,体现形容词用法。
She followed the recipe with slavish accuracy, refusing to substitute even the smallest ingredient.
用法提示:slavish 作定语修饰 accuracy,表示过于机械、缺乏变通的精确,体现形容词用法。
slavish + noun
His slavish imitation of the master's style earned him no respect.
他对大师风格的盲目模仿没有赢得尊重。
slavish in + noun
相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
- servile
- 奴性的,卑躬屈膝的 · slavish强调盲目模仿或顺从,而servile更强调卑躬屈膝、缺乏自尊的奴态
- subservient
- 屈从的,恭顺的 · slavish常指不加思考的模仿,subservient则强调刻意地屈从、服从他人
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
通常修饰行为、模仿或态度,不直接用于指人
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