c. 1300, "soft, tender," from Old French souple, sople "pliant, flexible; humble, submissive" (12c.), from Gallo-Roman *supples, from Latin supplex "submissive, humbly begging, beseeching, kneeling in entreaty," literally "bending, kneeling down," perhaps an altered form of *supplacos "humbly pleading, appeasing," from sub "under" + placare "appease" (see placate). Meaning "pliant" is from late 14c.; figurative sense of "artfully obsequious, capable of adapting oneself to the wishes and opinions of others" is from c. 1600. Supple-chapped (c. 1600) was used of a flatterer. Related: Suppleness.
中文解释
1. sub- => sup- + pliant => supple.2. 易折叠的、易弯曲的。
实用例句
1. Although it's not strenuous exercise, you feel toned-up, supple and relaxed.
虽然这不是剧烈运动，但会让人感到强健、柔韧与放松。
来自柯林斯例句
2. This mask leaves your complexion feeling soft and supple.
这种面膜能使你的皮肤变得柔软细嫩。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Traditional cheesemaking skills give our brie its soft, supple, creamy texture.
