1630s, "act of acquiescing," from French acquiescence, noun of action from acquiescer (see acquiesce). Meaning "silent consent" is recorded from 1640s.
雙語例句
1. There was general acquiescence in the UN sanctions.
普遍默認了聯(lián)合國的制裁。
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
2. Acquiescence in her father's wishes had been degradation to herself.
正是由于對父親愿望的默許.她辱沒了自己.
來自辭典例句
3. The chief inclined his head in sign of acquiescence.