obliging
/əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6062 in the learning path
乐于助人的；热心的
Definitions
adj. willing and happy to help other people
乐于助人的；热心的
Example
An obliging neighbour watered our plants while we travelled.
我们旅行时，一位热心的邻居帮我们浇了花。
Obliging staff can improve patients' experiences by answering questions patiently and responding promptly to reasonable requests.
乐于助人的工作人员可以通过耐心解答问题、及时回应合理要求来改善患者的体验。
Collocations
- obliging staff
- an obliging neighbour
- friendly and obliging
Word family
- oblige (v.)
- obligingly (adv.)
Synonyms
- helpful
- accommodating
Antonyms
- unhelpful
- uncooperative
Usage tip
obliging 指乐于助人；obliged 常表示被迫或感激。
FAQ
- What does obliging mean?
- willing and happy to help other people
- How is obliging pronounced?
- UK /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/, US /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
