compliant
compliant — 形容詞
1. ready to follow instructions or requests from others, often without questioning
順從的
願意聽從他人指令或要求的
ready to follow instructions or requests from others, often without questioning or arguing
The school's most compliant students rarely questioned their teachers' instructions.
學校裡最順從的學生很少質疑老師的指示。
collocation: compliant student / compliant child
Rohan's compliant nature made him popular with managers but frustrated his teammates.
Rohan 順從的個性讓他在主管間很受歡迎，卻讓隊友感到挫折。
Dr. Nakamura wanted critical thinkers who could argue, not just compliant assistants who nod.
Dr. Nakamura 要的是能提出論點的批判思考者，而不是只會點頭的順從助手。
The new puppy was surprisingly compliant, sitting still while Greta cleaned its paws.
那隻新來的小狗意外地順從，Greta 幫牠清理腳掌時牠一動也不動。
- obedient
more active and positive — implies a conscious choice to follow authority out of respect or duty
- submissive
stronger negative tone — suggests giving up power or self-respect
- docile
suggests a gentle, easy-to-manage temperament, often used for animals or children
- acquiescent
more formal and passive — describes agreeing without enthusiasm
- defiant
actively refusing to obey
- rebellious
openly resisting authority or rules
用法筆記
Often carries a slightly negative tone, suggesting the person lacks assertiveness or independence. The subject is typically a human being or their behaviour.
常見錯誤
2. meeting the official rules, laws, or technical standards that apply in a given s
合規的
符合規則、法律或標準的
meeting the official rules, laws, or technical standards that apply in a given situation
All new cars sold in this country must be compliant with the latest emission standards.
在這個國家販售的所有新車都必須符合最新的排放標準。
pattern: compliant with [rule/standard]
The hospital's surgical equipment passed inspection because it is compliant with all safety laws.
那間醫院的手術設備通過檢查，因為它符合所有安全法規。
Before launching the app, the team checked whether it was compliant with data privacy regulations.
在推出應用程式之前，團隊確認了它是否符合資料隱私法規。
The building received a green certificate because its design is compliant with energy-saving rules.
那棟建築獲得綠建築證書，因為其設計符合節能規範。
- conforming
broader — can apply to social norms, not just official rules
- adherent
more formal — often used in adherent to [standards]
- meeting
simpler and more neutral — used in meeting requirements
- non-compliant
direct opposite — failing to meet requirements
- nonconforming
implies deviation from accepted standards
文法句型
compliant with [rule/law/standard]
用法筆記
Almost always used in technical, legal, or business contexts. Commonly followed by the preposition 'with' plus the specific rule, law, or standard. The subject is typically a product, system, document, or organisation.