compliant

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++com·pli·ant /kəmˈplaɪənt/ adjective 1 WILLINGwilling to obey or to agree to other people’s wishes and demands 〔对他人的意愿和要求〕顺从的，听从的，服从的 → comply For years I had tried to be a compliant and dutiful wife. 多年来我都在努力做一个顺从尽职的妻子。2 made or done according to particular rules or standards 〔与规定或标准〕符合的，一致的 → complycompliant with Future versions will be fully compliant with the industry standard. 未来版本将完全符合行业标准。

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compliant• But the cardinal seemed unaware that the laity was no longer as compliant as it had once been.• At Croxford House the luxuries of small classes and lavish facilities, plus moderately compliant children, cushioned his inadequacies.• Instead, I was a pliable, compliant inhabitant of a world of vague feelings and limited comprehension.• Patients who are less compliant may be forced to take medication against their will.• But they are not truly compliant, since they do express their anger indirectly-they fail.• Some patients are more compliant than others in the hospital.• But he would have to try and be a little more compliant, throw a little more charm around.• At this the lowest level, what is done is done in a compliant way.• It's depressing to see an intelligent, spirited young woman like her turning into a meek and compliant wife.From Longman Business Dictionarycompliantcom‧pli‧ant /kəmˈplaɪənt/ adjective LAW if something is compliant with a law or rule, it does what the law says it mustThe Rolls-Royce engines are half as noisy as the other engines, making the planes compliant with the rules on noise levels set by some airports.Origin compliant (1600-1700) comply