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supine

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adj.仰卧的,掌心向上的,懒散的,向后靠的

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supine为短语/超纲词汇

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名词:supineness 副词:supinely

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supine


/'su:paɪn; also, in ɑritish use, 英式英语读作'sju:-; su`paɪn/
adj (fml 文)
1 lying flat on the back,face upwards 仰卧的
*a supine figure on the bed 仰卧在床上的人(绘画等中的). Cf 参看 prone 1, prostrate 1.
2 (fig derog 比喻, 贬) showing a weak or lazy unwillingness to act 消极的; 懒散的; 没精打采的
*accept unfair treatment in supine submission 以消极的态度接受不公平的待遇.

supine


adj formal
[Date: 1400-1500; Language: Latin;Origin: supinus]
lying on your back
prone
 in a supine position
allowing other people to make decisions instead of you, in a way that seems very weak
 a supine and cowardly press