meekness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈmiːk.nəs/ us/ˈmiːk.nəs/
温顺;谦和
the quality of being quiet, gentle, and unwilling to argue or express your opinions
Under this culture ordinary people are bullied into silence and meekness. 在这种文化里，普通人被欺负而变得沉默和温顺。
They bore their suffering with meekness and humility. 他们以温顺谦卑的态度忍受苦难。
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- I was interested and a little concerned that the children obeyed with such meekness.
- He was an example of piety and meekness worthy of all admiration.
- The lamb is the symbol of meekness or patience.