servile

• 形容人过分愿意服侍或讨好他人，常带有卑躬屈膝、谄媚奉承的意味。

Describes a person who is excessively willing to serve or please others, often in a submissive or obsequious manner.

1. Submissive or fawningC1formal

   Showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others, often in a way that lacks dignity.

   奴颜婢膝

   • His servile attitude towards his boss was embarrassing to watch.
   • She gave a servile bow, hoping to gain favor.
   • The waiter's servile manner made the guests uncomfortable.

   同义词bootlickingcringingfawninggrovelingobsequiousslavishsubservientsycophantic

   反义词arrogantassertivebolddefiantdomineeringhaughtyimperiousindependentproud

2. Relating to slaves or servantsC1formal

   Of or relating to the condition of being a slave or servant; involving forced labor or menial work.

   奴隶的

   • The ancient society was built on a servile class of laborers.
   • Servile work was often performed by prisoners of war.
   • The laws of the time enforced a servile status for certain groups.

   同义词bondmenialslavishsubservient

   反义词freeindependentmasterful