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.
实用例句
1. Steve seemed to acquiesce in the decision.
史蒂夫好像默认了这个决定。来自柯林斯例句
2. Her parents will never acquiesce in such an unsuitable marriage.
她的父母决不会答应这门不相宜的婚事.来自辞典例句
3. Shakespeare did not acquiesce in discrepancy.
莎士比亚对于分歧并不是采取默认的态度.来自辞典例句
4. I had to acquiesce in her decision despite my private opinion.
“我不得不默认她的决定,尽管我有我自己的看法.来自互联网
5. He is so independent that he will never acquiesce.
