Definition of tamely

tamelyadverb

bánh tamales

/ˈteɪmli//ˈteɪmli/

The word "tamely" originates from the Old English word "t maem uncuytnesse," which can be translated to mean "gentle tameness" or "mildness." In Old English, "t," meaning "god" or "good," was combined with "maem," meaning "mind" or "temperament," to form "tamem," which signified a mild and obedient disposition or demeanor. "Uncuytnesse" added the meaning of "domestication" or "taming," which became "-ely" after several linguistic modifications over centuries. By the Middle English period, "tamely" became a single word, retaining its original meaning of "civilizing and controlling an otherwise wild or untamed nature." Today, "tamely" is commonly used to describe animals, plants, and humans that are gently or mildly dispositioned, as opposed to their wild or untamed counterparts.

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without fighting or objecting; willingly doing what other people want

không đấu tranh hay phản đối; sẵn sàng làm những gì người khác muốn

Example:
  • She’s not likely to stand by and tamely accept defeat.

    Cô ấy không thể đứng yên và chấp nhận thất bại một cách ngoan ngoãn được.

with no force or power; in a way that is not exciting

không có sức mạnh hay quyền lực; theo cách không thú vị

Example:
  • The striker shot tamely wide of the goal.

    Tiền đạo này đã sút bóng ra ngoài khung thành một cách nhẹ nhàng.

  • The play opened tamely, but got more interesting after the interval.

    Trận đấu bắt đầu khá tẻ nhạt nhưng trở nên hấp dẫn hơn sau giờ nghỉ.

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