C1 verb 文学

overdocible

/ˌoʊvərˈdɒsɪbl/

An adjective describing someone who is excessively teachable or overly compliant to a fault. It implies a level of submissiveness that prevents a person from questioning instructions or exercising independent judgment.

例句

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1

The overdocible student never questioned the accuracy of the outdated textbooks.

The excessively compliant student never questioned the accuracy of the outdated textbooks.

2

He was criticized for being overdocible, often accepting contradictory advice from his various mentors.

He was criticized for being too easy to lead, often accepting contradictory advice from his various mentors.

3

A truly critical thinker must avoid becoming overdocible in the face of established authority.

A truly critical thinker must avoid becoming too submissive in the face of established authority.

词族

名词
overdocibility
副词
overdocibly
形容词
overdocible
相关
docility
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记忆技巧

Think of an 'over-docile' person. They are 'overly' ready to be 'docile' (teachable), like a sponge that doesn't care if the water it absorbs is clean or dirty.

快速测验

The mentor wanted a student who would challenge his ideas, not an ______ follower who agreed with everything.

正确!

正确答案是: overdocible

例句

1

The overdocible student never questioned the accuracy of the outdated textbooks.

everyday

The excessively compliant student never questioned the accuracy of the outdated textbooks.

2

He was criticized for being overdocible, often accepting contradictory advice from his various mentors.

informal

He was criticized for being too easy to lead, often accepting contradictory advice from his various mentors.

3

A truly critical thinker must avoid becoming overdocible in the face of established authority.

academic

A truly critical thinker must avoid becoming too submissive in the face of established authority.

4

The board sought a leader who was assertive, rather than an overdocible manager who would simply mirror their own opinions.

business

The board sought a leader who was assertive, rather than an overly yielding manager who would simply mirror their own opinions.

5

The historical record suggests that the monarch preferred overdocible subjects who would not resist his decrees.

formal

The historical record suggests that the monarch preferred excessively obedient subjects who would not resist his decrees.

词族

名词
overdocibility
副词
overdocibly
形容词
overdocible
相关
docility

常见搭配

overdocible nature an excessively compliant character
dangerously overdocible risky due to extreme submissiveness
remain overdocible to continue being too easy to manage
overdocible personality a personality that is too easily taught or led
seeming overdocible appearing to be too compliant

常用短语

an overdocible mind

a mind that accepts all instruction without skepticism

to the point of being overdocible

to the extent that one becomes too submissive

quietly overdocible

being submissive in a reserved or silent manner

容易混淆的词

overdocible vs docile

Docile is a neutral or positive term for being easy to teach, while overdocible is a negative term for being too teachable to the point of weakness.

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使用说明

This is a rare, high-level literary term. It is almost always used with a negative connotation to describe someone who lacks the willpower to think for themselves.

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常见错误

Learners often mistake this for a positive trait related to intelligence, but it actually critiques a lack of critical independence.

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记忆技巧

Think of an 'over-docile' person. They are 'overly' ready to be 'docile' (teachable), like a sponge that doesn't care if the water it absorbs is clean or dirty.

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词源

Derived from the English prefix 'over-' and the Latin 'docibilis' (teachable), from 'docere' (to teach).

语法模式

Used as an attributive adjective (e.g., an overdocible student). Used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs like 'be' or 'seem'.
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文化背景

This word reflects educational philosophies that prioritize 'active learning' and 'critical thinking' over 'passive absorption' of information.

快速测验

The mentor wanted a student who would challenge his ideas, not an ______ follower who agreed with everything.

正确!

正确答案是: overdocible

相关词

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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