resigned(形容词)指(对不愉快的事)顺从接受的、听天由命的、认命的,带有“虽然不愿意但也不再反抗”的情绪。
也可作 resign 的过去式/过去分词,表示“辞职/放弃(职位、权利等)”。
/rɪˈzaɪnd/
She gave a resigned sigh and kept working.
她无奈地叹了口气,继续工作。
Though disappointed, he wore a resigned expression as the decision was announced, understanding there was little he could do to change it.
尽管失望,宣布决定时他仍露出认命的神情,因为他明白自己几乎无法改变结果。
来自拉丁语 resignare,原意与“撤回、取消、放下(承诺/职责)”相关,后在英语中发展出“辞去(职务)”以及形容词用法“放弃抵抗、接受既成事实”的含义。