acquiescence
acquiescence 英 [ˌækwiˈesns] 美 [ˌækwiˈɛsəns]
n. 默许；默从
名词复数:acquiescences
- Acquiescence is an agreement, usually a willingness to go along with what someone else suggests. "Sure, I don't mind," "That sounds like a plan," and "Good idea" — these are all ways to show your acquiescence.
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- n. 默许；默从
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1. ‘Vice President Biden’s acquiescence to such a policy should shock the conscience of every American.
副总统拜登对这一政策的默许应该会让每个美国人的良心为之一颤。
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2. The Iranians truly believe they have us hostage in Iraq —our supply lines, the acquiescence of the Shi'a in the occupation.
伊朗人真的相信他们抓住我们在伊拉克的人质——我们的供应线，我们默许什叶派占据。
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3. When turnout in an election for the state government in 2008 reached an unprecedented 60%, many Indians misread this as belated Kashmiri acquiescence in Indian rule.
州政府2008年的大选参加者达到前所未有的60%时，很多印度人把这误认为是克什米尔默许了印度的统治。
- acquiescence (n.) 1630s, "rest, quiet, satisfaction," from Middle French acquiescence, noun of action from acquiescer "to yield or agree to; be at rest" (see acquiesce). Meaning "silent consent, passive assent" is recorded from 1640s.
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