subservient

subservient ^{adj. too willing to obey other people 屈从的，顺从的}

• The press was accused of being subservient to the government.
• But animals of this age do not easily become subservient to man, and a very firm hand must be employed in the early stages.
• She refused to be subservient to her husband's every whim. ^{她拒绝屈从于丈夫的每一个突发奇想。}
• He had a subservient manner that some found off-putting.  ^{他那副卑躬屈膝的样子让一些人感到反感。}

submissive ^{adj. 服从的，顺从的}

• They never become submissive like dogs and horses.

obedient ^{adj. 服从的，顺从的}

• He was always obedient to his father's wishes. 
• Students are expected to be obedient to the school rules. ^{学生们应当遵守学校规章。}
• The dog is very obedient and will sit whenever told.  ^{这只狗很听话，一叫它坐下它就坐下。}
• He was always an obedient child who never caused his parents any trouble. ^{他一直是个听话的孩子，从未给父母添过任何麻烦。}

compliant ^{adj. 服从的，顺从的}

• She was much naughtier than her compliant brother.

law-abiding ^{adj. 守法的}

• Most people are law-abiding and pay their taxes on time. ^{大多数人都是守法的，按时纳税}
• The government aims to protect the rights of law-abiding citizens. ^{政府旨在保护守法公民的权利。}