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sheeplike

/ˈʃiːp.laɪk/

翻译: 像羊的,指外貌或行为像羊;常用来形容人温顺、顺从、怯懦或容易盲从。

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adjective

/ˈʃiːp.laɪk/C2formal
  • zh像羊的,指外貌或行为像羊;常用来形容人温顺、顺从、怯懦或容易盲从。

Resembling a sheep in appearance or behavior, often used to describe someone who is docile, meek, or easily led.

  1. Docile or MeekB2formal

    Having a gentle, submissive, or easily led nature, similar to a sheep.

    zh温顺的

    • The crowd was sheeplike, following the leader without question.
    • His sheeplike obedience made him an easy target for manipulation.
    • She had a sheeplike demeanor, always agreeing with everyone.

    同义词amenablebiddablecompliantdocilemeekobedientpassivesheepishsubmissivetimidtractableyielding

    反义词assertivedefiantheadstrongindependentobstinaterebelliousrecalcitrantstubbornunruly

  2. Timid or ShyB2formal

    Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.

    zh胆怯的

    • He gave a sheeplike glance before retreating from the argument.
    • Her sheeplike hesitation prevented her from speaking up.
    • The child's sheeplike behavior was endearing but concerning.

    同义词bashfulcowardlydiffidentfaint-heartedfearfulmeekshrinkingshytimidtimorous

    反义词audaciousboldbravecourageousfearless

  3. Stupid or FoolishC1informal

    Suggestive of a lack of intelligence or awareness, as stereotypically attributed to sheep.

    zh愚蠢或不明智

    • His sheeplike expression showed he didn't understand the joke.
    • The plan was sheeplike in its simplicity and lack of foresight.
    • She made a sheeplike mistake by trusting the wrong person.

    同义词brainlessdim-witteddoltishdullfoolishmindlessobtusesillysimplestupid

    反义词astutebrightcleverintelligentperceptivesharpshrewdwise

词形
  • more sheeplike comparative form
  • most sheeplike superlative form