servility
noun [ U, S ] formal disapproving uk/sɜːˈvɪl.ə.ti/ us/sɝːˈvɪl.ə.t̬i/
卑躬屈膝;谄媚
the quality of being servile (= too eager to serve and please someone else )
She found the servility of the hotel staff embarrassing. 她觉得酒店员工谄媚的态度令人尴尬。
The world they want to create is one of constant submission and servility. 他们想要创造的世界是一个不断屈服和充满奴性的世界。
See: servile
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- She drew a proper distinction between loyalty and servility.
- He displayed a servility which was completely at odds with his imposing physical presence.
- The waiter spoke with a sort of cool servility that was professional to the point of contempt.