Definition
顺应 means to adapt or adjust to a trend, situation, or natural law — it implies going along with the flow of something larger than yourself. Unlike 适应 (adapt/get used to a new environment) or 服从 (obey an order/authority), 顺应 is used for broad, often inevitable changes (market trends, nature, public opinion).
verb
to adapt toto conform to
Examples
- 顺应。Qǐyè bìxū shùn yìng shìchǎng de biànhuà.Companies must adapt to changes in the market.
- 顺应。Wǒmen yīnggāi shùn yìng zìrán guīlǜ.We should conform to the laws of nature.
- 顺应。Zhège fāng'àn shùn yìng le dàduōshù rén de yìjiàn.This plan aligns with the opinions of the majority.
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