1610s, from Middle French acquiescer (16c.), from Latin acquiescere "to become quiet, remain at rest," thus "be satisfied with," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + quiescere "to become quiet," from quies (genitive quietis) "rest, quiet" (see quiet (n.)). Related: Acquiesced; acquiescing.
雙語例句
1. Steve seemed to acquiesce in the decision.
史蒂夫好像默認了這個決定。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Her parents will never acquiesce in such an unsuitable marriage.
她的父母決不會答應這門不相宜的婚事.
來自辭典例句
3. Shakespeare did not acquiesce in discrepancy.
莎士比亞對于分歧并不是采取默認的態度.
來自辭典例句
4. I had to acquiesce in her decision despite my private opinion.
“我不得不默認她的決定,盡管我有我自己的看法.
來自互聯網
5. He is so independent that he will never acquiesce.