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biddable

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++bid·da·ble /ˈbɪdəbəl/ adjective  WILLINGwilling to do what you are told without arguing 听话的;顺从的
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biddableLucinda was tall and beautiful, and most times obedient and biddable.Men are seen as the enemy and are fought through re-education away from the colonialist ideas that women should be quiet and biddable.She found Hyacinth, placid and biddable, an agreeable playmate and Mada Joyce a fine source of entertainment.Most professionals were a deferential, biddable lot.Valerie was the most biddable of daughters.For years she'd been so meek, so biddable to this man, and all for what?
bid·da·ble adjectiveChineseSyllable
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biddable
biddable /ˈbɪdəbəl/ adjective
willing to do what you are told without arguing


bid·dableBrE /ˈbɪdəbl/ 🔊NAmE /ˈbɪdəbl/ 🔊 adjective (formal, especially BrE) (of people ) willing to obey and to do what they are told to 顺从的;听话的