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docile

/ˈdɑsəl/

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1 · adjective

easy to control or teach

温顺的

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The usually docile horse became nervous in the storm.
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那匹一向温顺的马在暴风雨中变得不安。
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Pronunciation: /ˈdɑsəl/

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